Ukrainian forces shot down 26 Russian attack drones in the east and south of the country overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, a senior army official said. Moscow also directed three Kh-22 cruise missiles, a Kh-31P anti-radar missile and an S-300 surface-to-air missile against Ukraine during the night.

“Strengthening Ukraine’s air defense and accelerating the delivery of F-16s to Ukraine are vital missions,” urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.