# Zelensky says Russia launched over 2,000 drones at Ukraine in a week

https://mins.news/en/item/66774

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-21 04:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-launched-more-than-2-000-drones-at-ukraine-over-past-week-zelensky-says/

> President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia attacked cities across Ukraine with more than 2,000 drones over the past week, along with 1,700 air bombs and 19 missiles. Strikes hit monasteries, critical infrastructure, businesses and homes. Zelensky said he approved new long-range operations and urged partners to impose stronger sanctions and provide aid.

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