Zelenskyy reveals what air defense forces used to repel the Russian Armed Forces' attack on Kyiv
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Zelenskyy confirmed the use of new Patriot missiles during the June 15 attack. Air defense destroyed 50 enemy missiles and 582 drones over Ukraine.
Ukraine recently received and deployed a package of missiles for Patriot air defense systems, which were used to repel a Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of June 15. This was announced by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a conversation with media representatives on the grounds of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, which was damaged by the enemy, UNN reports.
Details
According to the Head of State, the package of Patriot missiles was delivered to Ukraine recently; however, it became possible to speak about it publicly only after they were utilized.
"We had a package of Patriot missiles; it was recently delivered to Ukraine. Now, after we have used the missiles, we can talk about it. There were enough to shoot down ballistics, but not all drones were downed," Zelenskyy said.
The President emphasized that the Patriot missiles made it possible to intercept ballistic targets during Russian attacks.
In particular, air defense managed to destroy 50 out of 70 missiles that Russia used to strike Ukraine.
What you need to know about Patriot systems
Patriot systems remain one of the key elements of Ukrainian air defense, particularly for countering ballistic missiles that Russia regularly uses to strike Ukrainian cities and infrastructure facilities.
Context
On the night of Monday, June 15, Kyiv came under a massive combined attack by the enemy.
Destruction was recorded in all 10 districts of the capital. At least 18 high-rise buildings, a church on the grounds of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a business center, a film studio building, administrative structures, private houses, a market, and cars were damaged.
Currently, five Kyiv residents are known to have been killed and more than 20 injured.
As a reminder
Russia attacked Ukraine with 70 missiles and 611 drones. Air defense shot down 50 missiles, including 5 "Zircons," and 582 drones during the night attack. Hits from 20 ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs were also recorded at 42 locations.