DATA & FIGURES
The Russian defense ministry claimed to have used 68 missiles, including 23 ballistic and 6 supersonic and hypersonic weapons, as well as 351 drones in the attack. Ukraine's air force said it shot down or neutralized 37 missiles and 326 drones, but none of the ballistic, supersonic, or hypersonic missiles.
THE SCENARIO
The airstrikes on Kyiv have highlighted the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides intensifying their long-range attacks. The Nato summit in Turkey will discuss the war in Ukraine and the need for stronger air defenses, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy expected to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss the war.
DIRECT QUOTE
"As long as Patriot missiles remain in our allies' stockpiles, Russia is only encouraged to keep 'vanquishing' residential buildings. The United States and Europe have enough strength to stop this terror." — Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
BBN INSIGHT
The Positive Side: The Nato summit in Turkey may lead to increased support for Ukraine's air defenses, including the provision of more Patriot interceptor missiles. The Negative Side: The escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in significant human suffering, with 19 people killed and 60 wounded in the latest airstrikes. The attack has also highlighted the need for stronger air defenses to protect civilians from Russian aggression.