The article discusses President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s request for additional financial aid from the US to support Ukraine’s military efforts. Zelensky stated that Ukraine has not yet used all of the funds allocated by the Biden administration and is seeking a new package from the Trump administration, which could include air defense systems and other military aid. The article also mentions reports of a mass drone attack on Russian military airfields in occupied Crimea and southern Russia, including an airfield in Mozdok that hosts MiG-31K carriers of Kinzhal hypersonic missiles.
The article highlights the following key points:
* Zelensky’s request for additional financial aid from the US to support Ukraine’s military efforts.
* The funds allocated by the Biden administration have not yet been exhausted, but Kyiv wants an additional package from the Trump administration.
* Ukraine sees the purchase of the aid package as a potential security guarantee from Washington.
* U.S. military assistance to Kyiv has decreased, with European countries now providing the main portion of aid.
* Russian air defense intercepted 158 Ukrainian drones across occupied Crimea and several Russian regions overnight on April 9.
* Drones targeted the military airfield in Mozdok, where MiG-31K carriers of Kinzhal hypersonic missiles are deployed.
* Explosions were also reported in other locations in Russia.
The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of continued support for Ukraine’s military efforts and the need for transparency and verification of claims regarding drone attacks on Russian airfields.