President Volodymyr Zelsky revealed on Sunday that Ukraine has successfully conducted an extensive hidden drone operation deep in Russian territory, hit strategic military objectives and settled what he described as “truly significant losses” for Russian aviation skills.
“It took place in enemy territory and was focused exclusively on military objectives – specifically on equipment used in strokes against Ukraine,” he said Zlensky.
According to the President, it included a carefully planned operation of 117 drones and hit 34% of Russian strategic excursion missile carriers. He noted that the mission coordination center was located next to the FSB headquarters in the Russian region.
“Planning, organization, every detail was perfectly executed … most interesting – and this can now be publicly mentioned – it is that the” office “of our operation in the Russian territory was located directly next to the FSB headquarters,” he said.
He was attributed to the head of the Ukraine Security Services Vasyl Maliuk and all participants for what he called a “absolutely unique operation” that took a year and a half to prepare.
Growing threats of Russian drones
Although Ukraine struggles back, Zelsky warned that Russia was escalating its drone and missile attacks.
“Last night was nearly 500 Russian drones, attacking drones. Every week increases the number of units used on the strike.”
He also confirmed that the caliber missiles released from Russian maritime carriers are ready for future attacks.
He urged the Ukrainians to remain vigilant, and in the light of growing threats, they seriously take alert of the air raid.
The ceasefire still on the table, says greenish
Despite the intense conflict, Zelský repeated the openness of Ukraine towards a full and unconditional ceasefire and stressed that Ukraine did not want this war.
“Not for one second we wanted this war. We offered the Russians a ceasefire. From March 11th, the American proposal was a full and unconditional ceasefire on the table.”
He added that Russia did not provide any formal response to a peaceful proposal to Ukraine and did not share its so -called “memorandum” with Ukraine, Turkey or the US.
High -level defense before Istanbul session
Zelena convened a widespread meeting with Ukraine’s defense and foreign ministers, the chiefs of news and the top military leadership to discuss the upcoming peace interviews in Istanbul, scheduled for Monday.
“The Ukrainian proposal that we introduced to the Russians is logical and realistic … Despite this, we will try to make at least some progress on the way to peace.”
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Frontline report and new victims
He also received the FRONTline update from the commander Oleksandra Syrskyi, specifically about the Current Operation, and appreciated the continuing resistance of the Ukrainian troops.
However, he confirmed that the Russian missile strike in the Dnipro military training facility led to victims.
“Unfortunately, there are sacrifices. Our soldiers were killed … Every life must be protected. All necessary decisions for this purpose will be made.”
Zelenky called for a review of security with key military leaders after the return of the Minister of Defense Rustem Ukerov of Istanbul.
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