Russia returned this Friday to attack the Ukrainian capital for a sixth consecutive day, using “more than 30” missiles and drones shot down by Ukrainian air defenses, the Kyiv military administration said.
“Terror continues in Kiev with airstrikes. Terrorists are desperate and are attacking the capital almost non-stop,” the military government said.in a report, highlighting that this is the sixth airstrike on the Ukrainian capital in six days.
According to those responsible, the Russian armed forces used a combination of ‘drones’ (unmanned aerial vehicles), Iranian-made Shahed explosives launched from “several directions”, and cruise missiles fired by aircraft from the Caspian Sea.
So far there is no information about possible victims.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said no calls to medical services were made during or after the night attack.
The Ukrainian General Staff’s daily report states that Ukrainian air defenses shot down 15 cruise missiles and 18 Shahed drones.
Russia has increased the intensity and frequency of drone and missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital since late April.
Although the Western defense systems that Ukraine has installed in Kiev shoot down almost all projectiles, several people have died in recent days due to falling debris after the interceptions.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces said they believe that with these attacks Moscow intends to demoralize the population and deplete the ammunition of the Ukrainian anti-aircraft systems.
Kiev is trying to convince allies to send more Patriot missile systems to better defend the area against airstrikes.
Source: DN
