2023-07-13 08:12:03
► At least one dead in a night strike in kyiv
Nighttime drone strikes on Kyiv left at least one dead and four injured, authorities reported before dawn on Thursday (July 13th), during the third night of attacks on the Ukrainian capital where explosions were heard in several neighborhoods.
Iranian-made Shahed explosive drones “entered the capital from different directions”said the military administration, adding that” a dozen “ of them had been shot down in the airspace of the city.
Falling debris was reported in five neighborhoods, adds the publication, which specifies that a 19-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were hospitalized with injuries caused by shrapnel.
► Ukraine claims to have shot down 20 Russian drones and two cruise missiles
Ukraine said Thursday it shot down 20 Russian drones and two cruise missiles in the third consecutive night of attacks. “We successfully carried out an air defense operation”Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat said.
“Twenty Shahed drones were destroyed, all those flying were shot down. Two Kalibr cruise missiles were also destroyed.he specified.
► The supply of combat aircraft to Ukraine is “complicated” for Australia
Australia’s defense minister has expressed puzzlement over the idea of bolstering Ukraine’s military with retired fighter jets, saying Kiev’s request for an additional air force is an issue ” complicated “.
Australia strengthened its support for Ukraine on the sidelines of the NATO summit held Wednesday in Lithuania, pledging to send an additional fleet of 30 Bushmaste armored infantry vehicles. But Kiev has also asked Australia about the condition of dozens of F-18 fighter jets withdrawn from service, saying they could be a major asset for Ukraine against the might of the army. Russian look.
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