All cruise missiles during Russian attack on Kyiv destroyed on approach - KCMA
Kyiv • UNN
After a 79-day hiatus, Russian forces launched cruise missiles toward Kyiv; all were destroyed, with no reports of casualties or damage. The air alert lasted almost 2 hours.
Russian troops resumed cruise missile attacks after a 79-day pause, all missiles in the direction of Kyiv were destroyed on approach to the capital, no casualties or damage were recorded, the KCMA reported on Friday, UNN reported.
After a long pause of 79 days, the enemy resumed attacks with cruise missiles from Tu-95MS strategic aircraft. (...) But not a single enemy target reached the city. All missiles flying in the direction of Kyiv were destroyed by air defense forces and means on their approach to the capital. There is no information on casualties and damage,
Details
According to the head of the KCMA, about 10 bomber missile carriers fired cruise missiles of the X-101/555/55 type from the area of the city of Engels, Saratov region. The air raid in the capital lasted almost 2 hours. Official information on the number and types of air targets downed will be published by the Ukrainian Air Force after the data is summarized.
"As you can see, the enemy bided its time and began to use strategic aviation again to attack peaceful cities. Therefore, take care of yourself and your families, do not neglect air raid alarms. We withstood numerous missile attacks last winter and I believe that together we will overcome any other challenges!" - Popko emphasized.
To recap,
The KCMA reported that air defense systems were operating on the outskirts of Kyiv this morning.
