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world-news2 years ago

"Russian Missile Strikes Ravage Ukrainian Cities and Backfire on Belgorod"

Russia fired hypersonic Kinzhal missiles at Kyiv and Kharkiv, Ukraine's largest cities, resulting in at least five deaths and over 130 injuries. The attack, part of a larger barrage involving "almost 100 missiles of various types," occurred as the conflict nears its two-year mark. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the casualties and credited Western-supplied air defense systems for shooting down many of the missiles. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed the strikes hit military targets, including facilities and depots supported by Ukraine's allies. The use of the costly and limited-stock Kinzhal missiles underscores the intensification of the conflict.

via Fox News|
##hypersonicmissiles#kinzhal
world-news2 years ago

"Russia Escalates Assault with Hypersonic Strikes on Ukraine's Major Cities"

Russian forces launched a missile attack on Ukraine's largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, using Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, resulting in casualties and significant damage. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported that nearly 100 missiles were fired, with at least 70 intercepted. The attacks are part of escalating hostilities, including a Ukrainian strike on the Russian city of Belgorod. In response to the aggression, Poland has activated F-16 jets to secure its airspace. Both sides have suffered civilian casualties in the recent exchanges of fire.

via Yahoo! Voices|
##hypersonicmissiles#kinzhal
world-news2 years ago

"Putin Intensifies Attacks on Ukraine Amid Calls for Increased Congressional Aid"

On January 2, Russian forces launched a significant missile attack on Ukraine's largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, using hypersonic Kinzhal missiles and other types, resulting in at least five deaths and nearly 100 injuries. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy reported that air defense systems, including Western-supplied Patriots and NASAMS, intercepted about 70 missiles, primarily around Kyiv. The attacks caused extensive damage to residential buildings and continued a pattern of escalated strikes that began on December 29. This assault follows a wave of drone attacks on New Year's Day, with Russia's President Putin vowing to intensify military actions against Ukraine.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|
##hypersonicmissiles#kharkiv
world2 years ago

"Russia Escalates Assault on Ukraine's Major Cities with Hypersonic Strikes"

Russian forces launched a missile attack on Ukraine's two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, using Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, resulting in four deaths and nearly 100 injuries. The Kinzhal missiles, which can travel at ten times the speed of sound, are part of a recent escalation in aerial assaults between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy vowed that Russia would be held accountable for the lives lost, while neighboring Poland has activated F-16 jets in response to the attack to secure its airspace. Russian President Putin has promised to intensify strikes in retaliation for attacks on Russian territory.

via CBS News|
##hypersonicmissiles#kharkiv