Zelenskyy says Ukrainian air force needs to improve as Russian drone barrages take a toll

Associated Press (AP) National SecurityNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by By KAMILA HRABCHUKFebruary 7, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Friday that the Ukrainian air force needs to improve its performance amidst ongoing Russian drone attacks. These attacks have been targeting Ukraine's energy sector, causing widespread blackouts, particularly in Kyiv. Residents are seeking refuge in emergency shelters called "Points of Invincibility" to cope with the power outages. In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian aerial strike hit a stray dog shelter, resulting in the evacuation of wounded animals. The attacks highlight the strain on Ukraine's infrastructure and the need for enhanced air defense capabilities.

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The war is about to enter its fifth year later this month.

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Zelenskyy described the performance of the air force in parts of the country as “unsatisfactory.”

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Repeated Russian aerial assaults have focused on Ukraine’s power grid.

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Russian strikes are causing blackouts and disrupting heating and water supply.

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Steps are being taken to improve the response to large-scale Russian drone barrages of civilian areas.

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AP News ×530% Zaporizhzhia ×450% Kyiv ×260% Russian ×470% Ukrainian Air Force 70% Ukraine ×380% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 90%

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russian drone barrages 90% ukrainian air force 90% russian strikes 80% emergency shelters 70% energy sector 70% aerial strike 60% blackouts 60% zaporizhzhia 50% wounded dogs 50%