Ukraine Downs 17 Drones Amid Missile Shortage Warning; Zelenskiy Seeks Peace Summit

April 8, 2024
Ukraine Downs 17 Drones Amid Missile Shortage Warning; Zelenskiy Seeks Peace Summit
  • On the 774th day of conflict, Ukrainian forces neutralized 17 Russian attack drones.

  • Ukrainian President Zelenskiy expressed concerns over potential shortages of air defence missiles amidst Russia's sustained bombardment.

  • Zelenskiy seeks to organize a global peace summit in Switzerland with potential participation from 80-100 nations.

  • Political shifts in Slovakia signal potential alignment with Russia, sparking international unease.

  • Recent Russian strikes in Kharkiv and Donetsk resulted in 12 civilian deaths and numerous injuries.

  • Russia alleges a Ukrainian drone attack in Transnistria and accuses the Ukrainian embassy in Tajikistan of recruiting mercenaries.

  • Ukrainian forces maintain control of Chasiv Yar despite continuous Russian offensive in the Donetsk region.

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