Despite these threats, AFP analyzed on Friday that the Russian armed forces had never launched as many drones against Ukraine as in July (6,297).
This includes a large share of lure drones, especially intended to saturate Ukrainian anti -aircraft defense already undermined by the intensity of the attacks.
Between January and June, Russia has tripled the number of missiles sent to Ukraine (77 against 239, then 198 in July), according to data analyzed by AFP from figures provided by kyiv.
These air attacks take place every night, pushing the inhabitants to take refuge in a shelter, in their bathroom or in the corridors of a metro, under the din of alert sirens.
During the night from Wednesday to Thursday, an attack on kyiv killed 31 civilians according to a new assessment communicated on Friday by the authorities, one of the worst of this type against the capital in more than three years of war.
Five children are among the victims, including “The youngest was only two years old“, Ukrainian President, Volodyr Zelensky deplored, deplored.
Mr. Putin nevertheless assured Friday wanting a “Sustainable peace“In Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky calling him, in response, to what they meet to negotiate.