Kyiv is on air alert and air defense is in place. X-47M2 “Kinzhal” missiles are launched from MiG-31K carriers. The head of the KCMA calls for people to stay in shelters until the alarm is lifted.
The Ukrainian Air Force clarified that Russia launched two Kinzhal missiles in the direction of Starokonstantinov, not four as previously reported. Explosions were heard in Khmelnytsky region after a warning.
Explosions were reported in Khmelnytsky region. Earlier, the Air Force warned of the launch of four Kinzhal missiles from the south in the direction of Starokonstantinov, Khmelnytsky region.
Kinzhal missiles were launched from the south in the direction of Starokonstantinov. Four missiles are reported heading toward the city, and residents are advised to seek shelter immediately.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported the launch of three X-47 M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles from the territory of the Russian Federation. The missiles were aimed at Starokonstantinov, Khmelnytsky region.
In the morning, a loud sound was heard in Kyiv, which the media mistakenly called an “explosion. ” The authorities are urging people to trust only official sources and not to panic because of unverified information.
Sounds of explosions are heard in Khmelnytsky region. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of a Kinzhal missile headed for Zhytomyr and two missiles for Khmelnytsky, and an air alert was declared in the region.
Explosions were heard in the Khmelnytsky region and an air raid alert was issued. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of the launch of enemy “Kinzhals” and the danger to the region.
An air alert has been issued across Ukraine due to the threat of a missile strike. Ukrainian Air Force aircraft warned of a Kinzhal missile being launched from an enemy MiG-31K in the direction of Khmelnytsky region.
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