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Ukraine war briefing: We will build missiles the way we built drones
‘Concrete results’ needed by end of the year in developing alternative to Patriot, says Ukrainian president. What we know on day 1,626
TL;DR
- Ukraine aims to develop its own anti-ballistic missile defense system and ballistic missiles, with desired results by the end of 2026-2027.
- Civilian casualties in Ukraine have risen significantly, with the UN attributing it to increased long-range aerial attacks by Russia.
- The UN secretary general condemns Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine and Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia.
- Russia claims its strikes target military facilities, while portraying Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets as aimed at civilians.
- Ukraine has hit oil refineries deep inside Russia and military patrol boats in the Black Sea.
- A drone carrying explosives was found near Ukrainian military cargo planes at Leipzig airport in Germany.
- Ukraine will provide assistance to farmers affected by Russian attacks on shipping and port facilities.
- President Zelenskyy is scheduled to visit Serbia to strengthen relations.
- Sweden will transfer a seized Russian cargo ship, allegedly used to transport stolen Ukrainian grain, to Ukraine.