US Secretary of Defense discusses drone attack with Ukraine’s Defence Minister
Pravda Ukraine
Lloyd Austin, US Defense Secretary, spoke by phone with Rustem Umierov, Ukraine’s Defence Minister, on Saturday, 25 November about Russia’s missile and drone strikes.
Source: Pentagon
Quote: “Secretary Austin condemned Russia’s continued barrage of missile and Unmanned Aerial System attacks on Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure.
They also discussed security assistance priorities, as Ukraine continues to fight Russian aggression.”
Details: Both leaders promised to stay in close contact.
It is worth noting that Ukraine’s Defence Ministry did not report this conversation.
Background: On the night of 24-25 November, the Russians launched a record number of attack UAVs at Ukraine – 75 Shahed kamikaze drones, 74 of which were shot down.
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