US Secretary of Defense talks to Ukraine's Defence Minister about Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine
Sunday, 26 November 2023, 17:15

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke by phone with Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umierov on Sunday, 26 November.
Source: US Department of Defense press release, as reported by European Pravda
Details: The press release says that Secretary Austin "condemned Russia's continued barrage of missile and Unmanned Aerial System attacks on Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure".
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Austin and Umierov also discussed security assistance priorities, as Ukraine continues to fight Russian aggression and pledged to remain in close contact.
Background:
- Bridget Brink, United States Ambassador to Ukraine, has thanked Ukrainian air defenders for intercepting Russian drones on the night of 24-25 November.
- The Russians launched a record number of attack UAVs at Ukraine on the night of 24-25 November. There were about 75 Shahed kamikaze drones.
- Ukraine’s allies in the West declared their commitment to further develop Ukrainian air defence capabilities during the 17th Ramstein Group virtual meeting on 22 November.
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