Zelensky says 'perfectly executed' as the 117 drones of Ukraine destroy 40 Russian war aircraft | Today news

President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on Sunday that Ukraine successfully performed a large-scale secret drone operation deep within the Russian area, which hit strategic military targets and which he described as “truly important losses” for Russia’s air capabilities. “It took place in the enemy field and was focused exclusively on military targets – specifically the equipment used in strikes against Ukraine,” Zelensky said. According to the president, the carefully planned operation involved 117 drones and hit 34% of Russia’s strategic speed missions. The mission coordination center, he noted, was located next to an FSB headquarters in a Russian region. “Planning, organization, every detail is perfectly executed … which is the most interesting – and it can now be put in public – is that the ‘office’ of our operation in the Russian area was located directly next to the FSB headquarters,” he said. Zelensky credited head of the security service of Ukraine Vasyl Maliuk and was all involved for performing what he called an ‘absolutely unique operation’ that lasted more than half a year to prepare. Rising Russian Drone threats, even when Ukraine relapsed, Zelensky warned that Russia was escalating its drones and rocket attacks. ‘Last night there were nearly 500 Russian drones, attacks. He also confirmed that calibra missiles launched from Russian fleet carriers are getting ready for future assaults. Zelensky has requested Ukrainians to remain vigilant and take up air strikes in light of the growing threats. Armorship that is still on the table says Zelensky, despite the strengthening conflict, has repeated the Ukraine’s openness for a complete and unconditional ceasefire, emphasizing that Ukraine did not want the war. ‘Not for a single second we wanted this war. We offered the Russians a ceasefire. Since March 11, the US proposal for a complete and unconditional ceasefire has been on the table. ‘ He added that Russia made no formal response to the peace proposal of Ukraine and that he did not share his so -called “memorandum” with Ukraine, Turkey or the US. High-level defensive conversations before Istanbul Monorary Zelensky convened an extensive meeting with the defense of Ukraine and foreign ministers, intelligence chiefs and top military leadership to discuss the upcoming peace talks in Istanbul, which is planned on Monday. “The Ukrainian proposal we presented to the Russians is logical and realistic … Nevertheless, we will try to make at least some progress on the path to peace.” The frontline report and new casualty Zelensky also received a frontline update from the commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, specifically on the Kursk operation, and praised the continued resilience of the Ukrainian troops. However, he confirmed that a Russian rocket strike on a military training facility in the DNIPro region led to casualties. ‘Unfortunately, there are casualties. Our servicemen are dead … Every life must be protected. All necessary decisions for it will be made. ‘ Zelensky called on a security assessment meeting with important military leaders at the Minister of Defense Rusem Umerov from Istanbul.