The Military Intelligence Directorate has highlighted a key feature of the large-scale attack using 'Zircons'
This was stated by Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ignat during a telethon.
What makes this strike unusual
According to Ignat, the attack is very similar to the shelling on 2 June.
The main difference is that instead of Kalibr cruise missiles, Russia used Iskander-K missiles this time. The type of weapon has changed, but the general nature of the strike remains similar.
What and how many were shot down by air defence
Detailed statistics from the Air Force spokesperson:
- Cruise missiles (Kh-101 and Iskander-K) – 100% shot down. They were destroyed by both anti-aircraft gunners and tactical aviation pilots, in particular F-16 pilots.
- Ballistic missiles (Iskander-M, S-400) – 15 out of 34 shot down. Ignat noted that this is a fairly high result for this type of attack.
- "Zircons" (which attack like ballistic missiles) – 5 missiles shot down. According to the spokesperson, this is one of the best results for this specific type.
- Drones – out of 611, 582 were shot down and intercepted.
Ballistics – the main problem
“As for the targets shot down, unfortunately, the problem remains for us. It is ballistic missiles,” said Ignat.
He pointed out that only the Patriot system is capable of shooting down ballistic missiles. That is why some of these missiles reached their targets.
Where the missiles and drones struck
In total, 20 missiles and 27 drones struck various areas. Casualties:
- Kyiv – there were strikes and casualties among the civilian population
- Kharkiv – ballistic missile strikes
- Dnipro – ballistic missile strikes
- The attack is not over yet
Ignat also warned: the strike is continuing. Even outside of the massive shelling, Russia launches drones every day – up to 200 per night and another 100 during the day. The launches are carried out in small groups of 2-3 units in different directions.
“Dnipro is suffering very badly from these attacks,” the spokesperson added.
As a reminder, following the night-time strike on Kyiv, residential buildings, high-rises and landmarks have been damaged – in particular, the Lavra has been affected. The number of injured in the capital has risen to 30.
Meanwhile, the massive strike has also affected the Kyiv region. Buildings and cars have been damaged there, and a child is among the casualties.
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