Russia claims to have shot down 59 Ukrainian drones on its territory

The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Monday, November 18, that it had shot down 59 Ukrainian drones, notably over the border regions of Ukraine and in the Moscow region. “During the night, attempts by the kyiv regime to carry out terrorist attacks with aerial drones against sites on Russian territory were prevented”detailed the ministry in a press release. The majority of drones were neutralized over the regions of Bryansk, Kursk and Belgorod, all three bordering Ukraine, according to the same source. kyiv says it is carrying out these strikes, which often target energy sites, in response to Russian bombings on its territory. Follow our live stream.

Change of scale with the green light from the White House. Washington has given authorization to Ukraine to strike Russian territory with long-range missiles supplied by the United States, an American official confirmed to AFP. This is a major strategic change a few weeks before Donald Trump’s return to power.

kyiv wants something concrete. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cautiously welcomed the announcement of the United States’ authorization. Recalling the importance of “long range capability” of his army, he noted that“Today, many media are reporting that we have received authorization to take appropriate measures”. “But strikes are not carried out using words. Things like that are not announced”a repris Volodymyr Zelensky. “The missiles will speak for themselves.”

Massive attack from Russia. Ukraine was the target of massive and deadly attacks this weekend, particularly against its energy infrastructure. On Sunday evening, eight people, including two children, died and at least ten others were injured in a new bombing in northeastern Ukraine, according to the Minister of the Interior. “Criminals must be punished for killing innocent people”and Volodymyr Zelensky responded.