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Kyiv faces terror as Russia launches 27 ballistic missiles; only one intercepted
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Kyiv faces terror as Russia launches 27 ballistic missiles; only one intercepted

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russia launched 27 ballistic missiles and 185 drones in a major air attack, primarily targeting Kyiv.
  • Ukraine's air defense, facing shortages of interceptors for systems like the Patriot, managed to intercept only one ballistic missile.
  • The attack resulted in nine deaths and dozens of injuries in Kyiv, with significant damage to buildings.

Kyiv endured a terrifying night as Russia launched a massive air assault, firing 27 ballistic missiles and 185 drones, with Ukrainian air defenses managing to intercept only a single ballistic missile. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the country faces a critical shortage of interceptors for its American-supplied Patriot air defense systems, highlighting the vulnerability of Ukraine's skies.

Ukraine managed to intercept only one of the 27 Russian ballistic missiles launched during a major air attack, as the country faces shortages of interceptors for American-made Patriot air defense systems.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyThe Ukrainian president described the limited success of air defenses against the missile barrage.

According to Zelenskyy, Russia unleashed a total of 35 missiles, including 27 ballistic ones, alongside 185 drone attacks. The primary target of this significant offensive was the Ukrainian capital. The nighttime raid on Kyiv claimed the lives of nine people and left dozens injured, with emergency services reporting fires and severe damage to buildings across five districts. In the Solomianskyi district, a five-story building suffered partial destruction, leading to two fatalities, while the Darnystskyi district saw seven victims and a fire in an administrative building.

The absolute priority is countering ballistic missiles.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyZelenskyy emphasized the critical need to strengthen defenses against this specific type of weapon.

Residents described moments of sheer terror, with continuous explosions causing widespread panic. A journalist from Agence France-Presse reported hearing car alarms triggered by the blasts. "As soon as the alarm sounded, I barely had time to get into the corridor, and the building began to shake," said Kateryna Kravchenko, a 75-year-old Kyiv resident. Another resident, Oksana, recounted hearing "truly terrifying explosions" as broken glass rained down and people fled their homes amidst the ongoing bombardment.

Nine people were killed and another 28 were injured in the attack.

— Vitali KlitschkoThe mayor of Kyiv reported the casualties resulting from the Russian strike.

The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed its strikes utilized "high-precision weapons" targeting military-industrial facilities and supply centers within Ukraine. This latest assault follows another deadly wave of bombings. In the preceding night, eight people were killed across Ukraine, including six members of the same family in a village near Kryvyi Rih, and two others in Kyiv and Poltava.

As soon as the alarm sounded, I barely had time to get into the corridor, and the building began to shake.

— Kateryna KravchenkoA Kyiv resident described the terrifying experience of the explosions.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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