Ukraine downed 6/21 missiles during Russia’s morning attack, Air Force says
Additionally, of 40 Russian drones, none has reached intended targets, with 16 reportedly downed, and 24 more crashing.
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Patriot systems not designed for interception of Russian intermediate-range missiles, but Ukraine may try, expert says
Despite not being designed for this task, Ukrainian experts suggest the Patriot missile system could attempt to intercept Russian medium-range missiles to protect Ukrainian territory.
Moscow’s first ICBM attack: Russia hits Dnipro with intercontinental ballistic missile injuring two
In its attacks, Russia has never used the ICBMs against Ukraine before.
Massive Russian attack on Ukraine’s power grid with 90 drones and 120 missiles causes power outages and casualties (updated)
Ukrainian air defenses reportedly intercepted 140 aerial targets during a five-hour attack targeting thermal power plants as winter temperatures set in.
Russian Kinzhal-capable MiG-31K fighters likely left Belarus after brief stay, monitoring group reports
On 10 October, two MiGs took off from Machulishchy airfield and were observed flying towards Russia, Belaruski Hayun says.
Russian Kinzhal and Kh-101 missile warheads found in Lviv Oblast
Rescuers in Lviv Oblast found warheads from Russian "Kinzhal" and Kh-101 missiles, remnants from Russia's 26 August massive air attack on Ukraine.
Russia launches massive missile assault, killing some 20 civilians, injuring at least 50
Russian forces conduct extensive missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Dnipro. Attacks result in multiple casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure, including Kyiv children's hospital.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 862: Zelenskyy says 14 Ukrainian brigades lack promised Western weapons
This equipment shortage is significantly delaying potential counteroffensive operations against Russian forces, hampering Ukraine's ability to regain territory
All 20+ Russian Kinzhal “hypersonic” missiles targeting Kyiv intercepted by Patriot since May 2023
A Ukrainian Air Force colonel reveals that all Russian "Kinzhal" air-launched ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv have been successfully intercepted since the deployment of Patriot air defense systems in May 2023.
Ukraine downs 28/29 air targets during Russia’s nighttime assault
Last night, Russia launched a coordinated missile and drone strike on Ukraine, which caused no damage to energy infrastructures but led to multiple air raid alerts and some power outages in frontline areas.
Russia targets Ukraine’s power grid, airfield in nighttime air attack, Ukraine downs most of targets
Last night, Russia attacked Ukraine, using missiles and Shahed drones targeting energy and military facilities. Ukraine says it downed most of the air targets.
Defense Express: Russia’s new Kh-69 cruise missiles, “more severe than Kinzhal,” used in Trypilska power plant strike
Though its warhead is smaller and it is subsonic, the Kh-69 can be stealthily launched from small tactical jets
Russia attacks same critical infrastructure in Lviv Oblast with Kinzhals
Russia allegedly aimed to target rescuers who were extinguishing the fire from the previous night's attack. Governor Kozytskyi said the rescuers managed to move to a safe place while the Russian attack was underway
Russia targets Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: explosions rock multiple cities in Ukraine (updates)
Russia launched a massive air assault against Ukrainian cities using over 60 drones and nearly 90 missiles, damaging energy infrastructure, and causing casualties.
13 injured as all 31 Russian missiles aimed at Kyiv downed this morning
Early on 21 March, Russia targeted Kyiv with 31 missiles, Ukraine downed all of those, but the falling debris injured 13 people, according to local authorities.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 684: Russia launches missile attack across Ukraine, causing casualties and destruction
Russia launched another deadly missile attack across Ukraine on 8 January, striking civilian areas and killing at least four and injuring 34. Ukraine has downed 25 out of 63 Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles launched since the invasion began.
Air Force: Ukraine downed 25 Russian Kinzhal missiles since all-out war outset
Since Russia's full invasion of Ukraine started, they've launched 63 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, but Ukraine says its forces have intercepted 25 out of the 63 using Patriot air defense systems.
US Patriots in Ukraine intercept 15 Russian hypersonic missiles
The American Patriot air defense systems, deployed in Ukraine in April 2023, became operational in May.
Military: Ukraine downs 114 of 158 missiles and drones during Russia’s “most massive” air attack
Overnight on 29 December, Russia launched what Ukraine’s Air Force called “the most massive air attack” against Ukraine,…
UK intel: Russia’s first use of Kinzhal missile in months results in missed targets and interceptions in Ukraine
Russia launched Kinzhal hypersonic missiles at a Ukrainian airfield last week for the first time since August. Missiles missed, and Ukraine intercepted some, per UK intelligence.