The intensity of artillery fights is really high Top Zelenskyy advisor Igor Zhovkva

Synopsis

Ukrainian authorities report that they have shot down most of the six suspected Russian surveillance balloons detected in the skies over Kiev. The Kremlin has not commented on these incidents, while Russian forces have initiated a new wave of missile attacks across Ukraine. Among the targets is the country's largest oil refinery. Despite Ukraine repelling some attacks, various regions including the northwest, southeast, and center of the country have been struck. Igor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, discusses the ongoing situation, noting that missile attacks have been a regular occurrence since mid-October of the previous year. He emphasizes that the Ukrainian armed forces are better prepared now than at the onset of the conflict, but stresses the need for sufficient weapon supplies to withstand Russian attacks and to launch counter-offensives.