Ukraine war: Zelensky promises more Ukraine-made weapons in new year speech - BBC News

The Ukrainian president's message comes as five people were killed in attacks early on New Year's Day.

12 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsWar in UkraineImage source, ReutersImage caption, Mr Zelensky said Ukraine would produce "a million" extra drones in 2024By Francesca GillettBBC NewsPresident Volodymyr Zelensky has promised a sharp increase in the amount of weapons Ukraine produces next year.

In his new year's message, Mr Zelensky repeated his pledge that at least a million drones would be built.

There was more fighting overnight into New Year's Day with five people killed in attacks in Odesa in Ukraine's south, and the Russian-held Donetsk region.

Earlier Vladimir Putin gave his new year address, praising his army but without explicitly mentioning the war.

The Russian president hailed his soldiers as "heroes... at the forefront of the fight for truth" and also referenced economic issues, a key topic for many Russians, and declared 2024 the "year of the family".

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