KYIV, Ukraine: Russia fired a record number of long-range drones at Ukraine in May, an AFP analysis of Ukrainian air force data showed on Monday, as Kyiv appealled to allies for air defence support.
Russia launched 8,150 long-range drones in May, according to a compilation of daily air force reports, up to 24 per cent on the number fired in April. Kyiv has developed a robust network of air defence systems across the country that is capable of downing most drones, but it still relies on Western allies to down Russian missiles.
The new record barrage comes after a three-day truce last month raised hopes for broader peace efforts but Kyiv and Moscow accused each other of violations and stepped up their long-range attacks.
