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Localization system crucial to intercept certain Russian drones

Volodymyr Zelensky announced in Dublin a new disruption of Starshield, a crucial American military system for intercepting certain Russian drones.

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Key facts

  • The Ukrainian Air Force specifies that several aircraft are still airborne. It recorded impacts at 24 sites and falling debris at 10 others.
  • This positioning system, crucial for intercepting certain Russian drones, had already been restricted in October.
  • The announcement comes as the attacks continue, despite the resumption of talks aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Air Force specifies that several aircraft are still airborne. It recorded impacts at 24 sites and falling debris at 10 others.

This positioning system, crucial for intercepting certain Russian drones, had already been restricted in October.

The announcement comes as the attacks continue, despite the resumption of talks aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.

A Russian strike hit a hospital in Kyiv overnight and started a fire.

For its part, Moscow says it shot down 1,198 Ukrainian drones overnight.

The Russian military reports 17 regions hit, including the Moscow region.

The EU's chief diplomat welcomed the announced presence of Europeans at the upcoming negotiations.

This participation is confirmed as Russian drones continue to strike Ukraine.

Dig deeper

What is this location system about?

It is a tool that helps locate certain Russian drones so they can be intercepted; it had already been restricted in October, which reduces the Ukrainian defense's room for maneuver.

Why are Ukraine and Russia at the center of this news?

The two countries are at war: Kyiv is enduring drone and missile strikes, while Moscow says it has shot down Ukrainian aircraft and reports damage on its territory.

What is Kyiv in this account?

Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine; a hospital there was hit overnight, with a fire, while the Ukrainian air force reports that aircraft are still in flight.

What does Moscow refer to here?

Moscow is both the Russian capital, which claims massive interceptions, and one of 17 regions that the Russian army says were hit.

Who are the Europeans mentioned?

They are the countries of the European Union, whose diplomatic chief welcomed the announced presence at the upcoming negotiations on the war.

What is at stake with the resumption of talks?

Discussions aim to end the war, but drone strikes continue on both sides, showing that a ceasefire has not yet been secured.

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