Ukraine's Air Defense Intercepts 60% of Ballistic Missiles in New Russian Attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that air defense forces intercepted 60% of ballistic missiles during a new massive Russian attack on Ukraine, while again highlighting the country's critical shortage of missiles. Zelenskyy confirmed Russia launched three waves of ballistic attacks overnight, and discussed the assault with Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi and Air Force Commander Anatolii Kryvonozhko. He publicly acknowledged that this year there were situations when only 10% or even 0% of missiles were shot down, emphasizing the issue was not experience but a lack of missiles. Zelenskyy said he asked US President Donald Trump for help with missiles, noting Kyiv is aware of stockpile shortages in the US and other allies due to the Middle East war, but still hopes to strengthen its air defense. He described having to gather hundreds of missiles from allies "bit by bit," while the attack on Kyiv on September 24 resulted in fatalities and a rescue operation, with Odesa also coming under Russian fire