Russian Missiles Launched at Kharkiv Cause Damage and Casualties, Ukrainian Air Defenses Respond

Sinehubov informed that “Kinzhal” and “S-300” missiles were launched at Kharkiv.

Ukrainian officials say air defenses shot down the missiles, but debris caused damage.

In recent days, Russia has been intensively shelling Ukraine with attack drones and missiles.

On Tuesday morning at 6:23 an air alert was announced throughout Ukraine. Flying missiles were detected in Sumy and Kyiv region. The air alert was in effect in Ukraine for more than four hours. Shortly before 10 o’clock, the alarm, which had been announced throughout the country, began to be gradually lifted.

In Kharkiv, there were casualties and deaths

Around 07:30, the Russians attacked the central part of the city of Kharkiv, in particular in the Shevchenkiv district. The type of missiles is being installed, Kharkiv OVA reports.

Currently, there are more than 20 victims. One person died.

Damaged…

— DW Ukrainian (@dw_ukrainian) January 2, 2024

On Tuesday night, Ukraine’s air defense shot down all 35 Shahed attack drones launched by Russian troops against Ukraine, the Ukrainian Air Force announced.

Attack drones were launched from the occupied Crimea, as well as the Krasnodar region of Russia.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin threatened to intensify attacks on Ukraine on Monday, the BBC reports.

On Friday, Russian forces launched the largest single attack on Ukraine since the renewed invasion began less than two years ago, killing at least 41 civilians.

The next day, the Russian border town of Belgorod blamed Ukrainians for more than 20 deaths in airstrikes.

On Monday, Russia launched almost 90 Shahed attack drones into Ukraine.

2024-01-02 14:57:00
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