Ukrainian air defense repels a barrage missile on Kiev

Kyiv air defense shot down an the explosion of missiles launched by the Russian army on Ukrainian territory, in one of the most intense air strikes since the beginning of the invasion. According to Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, they shot down 6 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, 9 Kalibr cruise missiles and three ballistic missiles, which, if confirmed, would be a demonstration of the effectiveness of recently deployed Western air defenses.

This was stated on national television by the spokesman of the Ukrainian Air Force, Yuriy Ikhnat, who assessed that the “air defense work” was “extremely successful”. “Six Daggers is an impressive indicator”he added.

The attack took place around 3:30 a.m., and the explosives came from the north, south and east of different types, from land, sea and air, according to the press release. Among them were six Kinzhals missiles, ballistic missiles that travel up to 10 times the speed of sound and which Moscow has previously described as unstoppable. The nine Kalibr cruise missiles were fired from ships located in the Black Seawhile ballistic missiles, type S-400 and Iskander-M, were launched from the ground.

Although the Air Force did not specify the area of ​​the country where these missiles were destroyed, powerful explosions were heard in central Kyiv at the time indicated in the report.

In addition to missiles, Russia also launched a missile on Ukrainian territory last night nine drones were also destroyed by the Ukrainian defense. The drones and missiles accompanying the Kinzhals may have been intended to divert Kiev’s air defenses to hit critical targets with supersonic missiles.