Russia Launched Jet-Powered Drone Attacks During Indian Minister's Visit to Kyiv

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

Ukrainian leader Zelensky stated that new Iran-backed UAV technologies were used in the airstrikes that occurred while a high-level foreign delegation was conducting talks.

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar holds a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in Kyiv‎ on Thursday. (@DrSJaishankar X)
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar holds a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in Kyiv‎ on Thursday. (@DrSJaishankar X)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Russia launched an attack using jet-powered Shahed drones during Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to the capital, Kyiv.

Airstrikes Occurring During the Visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Russia launched an airstrike during the official visit of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to the capital, Kyiv.

Zelenskyy stated that new types of jet-powered Shahed drones, reportedly developed with Iran's assistance, were used in these attacks.

Delegation Security and Ukrainian Aviation

The Ukrainian leader stated that thanks to the successful interventions of air defense elements and fighter jets, the Indian delegation remained safe and most of the drones were shot down.

Zelenskyy called on global powers to adopt a clear stance regarding the end of the war and the establishment of a reliable peace.

Factory Target and Message Sent to the US

In his nighttime video address, Zelenskyy stated that a Coca-Cola factory near the capital was hit by Russian drones and that this was a clear signal to America.

According to information provided by officials, ten people were injured in the attacks in the capital, and a high-rise residential building suffered heavy damage.