Russian attacks down in June
The number of long-range drones and Russian missiles launched against Ukraine fell significantly in June compared to May, according to an analysis conducted on Wednesday July 1 by AFP using data from the Ukrainian Air Force, while kyiv intensified its own strikes against Russia.
Moscow launched 5,749 long-range drones and 180 missiles against Ukrainian territory outside the combat zone, according to data published daily by kyiv, a decrease of 29% and 15% respectively compared to May, and after several months marked by a record number of strikes.
However, these strikes caused significant damage and many victims. On June 2, a massive Russian attack carried out with 656 drones and 73 missiles left 23 dead, including 16 in Dnipro (center-east) and seven in kyiv, where around fifty people were also injured, according to the authorities. This is the largest number of drones and missiles launched by Russia on a single day in June.
Ukraine orders 16 Swedish fighter jets
Ukraine has signed a contract with Sweden for 16 Gripen E fighter jets, aircraft manufacturer Saab announced, valuing the transaction at 24.6 billion crowns (around 2.2 billion euros).
“Together with Sweden, we continue to strengthen Ukraine’s combat aviation,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Together with Sweden, we continue strengthening Ukraine’s combat aviation. Today, our countries signed an agreement for the procurement of 16 Gripen E fighter jets. Importantly, the aircraft will come with a package of related equipment, technical assistance, and support. In… pic.twitter.com/yqynTWOzYM
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Saab Group said it plans to deliver the planes to the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) between 2029 and 2030. The contract also covers spare parts and associated components and equipment.
