Ukrainian Forces Thwart Russian Missile Attack

Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted 22 out of 35 missiles and 20 out of 23 attack drones launched by Russia. The Air Force destroyed nine ballistic and 13 cruise missiles across several regions, including Kyiv and Kharkiv.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kyiv | Updated: 02-09-2024 12:05 IST | Created: 02-09-2024 12:05 IST
Ukrainian Forces Thwart Russian Missile Attack
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Ukrainian forces successfully thwarted a significant missile and drone attack by Russia on Monday morning, according to Ukraine's Air Force.

In a statement on the Telegram messenger, the Air Force reported the destruction of nine ballistic missiles and 13 cruise missiles across multiple regions such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro.

The successful interception underscores ongoing tensions and the prowess of Ukraine's defense systems in protecting critical regions from aerial attacks.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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