Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Targets Ukrainian Cities
An illustrative photo from Facebook shows the Air Command “Center.”
Key Points:
- Russian forces launched a coordinated missile and drone attack on Ukraine.
- The assault involved Iskander-M ballistic missiles, S-300/400 anti-aircraft missiles, and Shahed-type UAVs.
- Ukrainian air defenses reportedly intercepted a significant number of incoming drones.
- Multiple regions, including Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnepropetrovsk, were affected.
The Attack
Beginning the evening of April 16, Russian troops initiated a series of strikes across Ukraine. the arsenal included two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and three S-300/400 anti-aircraft controlled missiles. Moreover, 75 Shahed-type UAVs and other drone variants were deployed.
According to the Air force of the Armed Forces, a significant number of these drones, 55 in total, failed to reach their intended targets.
As of 10.00,25 shock UAVs of the Shahed type (drone of other types) in the east,north,south and center of the country are confirmed.30 enemy unmanned vehicles-locally lost (without negative consequences).
Air force of the Armed Forces Telegram Channel
Regional Impact
The repercussions of the attack were felt in several key regions:
- Donetsk: Suffered damage as a result of the enemy attack.
- Kharkiv: Experienced impacts from the Russian offensive.
- Sumy: Was among the areas targeted by the missile and drone strikes.
- Dnepropetrovsk: Also sustained damage during the assault.
Launch Points and Defense
The invaders launched missiles from the Rostov region of the Russian Federation and from the temporarily occupied Luhansk region. Drones were attacked from the directions of Russian cities in Kursk and Millerovo and from Cape Chaud, in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Ukraine’s defense forces, including aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, RB units, and mobile fire groups, engaged the incoming aerial threats.
FAQ
- what types of weapons were used in the attack?
- Iskander-M ballistic missiles, S-300/400 anti-aircraft missiles, and Shahed-type UAVs.
- Which regions were affected?
- Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnepropetrovsk.
- Where did the attacks originate?
- Rostov region, occupied Luhansk, Kursk, Millerovo, and Crimea.
