Russia's overnight strike on Kyiv repelled by Air Force
During the night from Wednesday to Thursday, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, employing 70 missiles and 145 drones. The Ukrainian Air Force successfully shot down 48 missiles and 64 drones. F-16 and Mirage aircraft were among the defences used.
What do you need to know?
- Russian attack on Ukraine: During the night from Wednesday to Thursday, Russia assaulted Ukraine, deploying 70 missiles and 145 drones. The primary target was the nation's capital, Kyiv.
- Effective defence: The Ukrainian Air Force managed to down 48 missiles and 64 drones, using F-16 and Mirage aircraft in their efforts.
- Casualties of the attack: Ihor Klymenko, Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs, reported that at least nine people lost their lives and over 70 were injured due to the attack.
What were the goals of the Russian attack?
Russian forces mounted a substantial attack on Ukraine, centring on the capital, Kyiv. The assault utilised a variety of missiles and drones, including Shahed-type unmanned aerial vehicles.
"The Russian occupiers executed a combined assault on Ukraine, utilizing different types of missiles launched from the air, land, and sea, alongside Shahed-type unmanned aerial vehicles and other drones. The principal target of the attack was Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. In total, the radio-technical troops of the Ukrainian Air Force detected and tracked 215 hostile aerial targets" - according to a statement from the Air Force on Telegram.
What were the consequences of the attack?
At least nine people were killed and over 70 were injured as a result of the Russian assault. "The Russian attack impacted the Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia, and Khmelnytsky regions" - reported Ihor Klymenko, Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs, on Telegram.
Civil infrastructure was destroyed in the attacks. Fires caused damage to garages, homes, and vehicles.
