Ukraine knocked out the Iranian-produced drones targeting the capital city in the latest blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion.
However, Russia's latest attempted strikes against Kyiv appear to have largely failed, according to Ukraine.
Above, an image of a Ukrainian soldier using an air defense system in Bakhmut, Ukraine on December 29, 2022 alongside an inset of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine on Monday said their air defenses repelled 13 Russian Shahed drones from striking the capital city of Kyiv.
In total, Russia allegedly sent 15 drones from the Bryansk region to strike Kyiv Sunday night. However, Ukraine wrote that a total of 13 of these drones were destroyed. Twelve were destroyed by anti-aircraft defenses, while one was destroyed by unspecified air defense units. "A total of fifteen launches of attack UAVs were recorded," the Telegram post reads."A total of 13 'shaheeds' were destroyed: 12 by the forces and means of anti-aircraft defense of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, one more by air defense units of other components of the defense forces of Ukraine."
Russia has not confirmed these attempted strikes by Monday afternoon. As Ukraine claims that they have blocked progress, Russia has emphasized its own alleged gains, including
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