Ukrainian Air Force downed Russian missiles this afternoon and evening – Zelenskyy
Olena Roshchina — Monday, 8 August 2022, 23:13
Servicemen of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine managed to shoot down four Russian cruise missiles in the morning, as well as some missiles fired by Russian troops in the afternoon and evening.
Source: the President’s evening video address to Ukrainians at the end of day 166 of the full-scale Russian invasion
Quote: "Today I especially want to thank the Ukrainian anti-aircraft fighters of Air Command 'Centre' and Air Command 'Pivden' (South) for the successful destruction of Russian missiles that were launched from the Black Sea in the morning. The four downed Kalibrs represent dozens of Ukrainian lives saved.
Our military also managed to shoot down some of the missiles that Russian terrorists launched at Ukraine in the afternoon and in the evening."
Details: Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine does not yet have enough military resources to guarantee the downing of all Russian missiles, but the authorities are doing everything they can to ensure that Ukraine acquires such resources.
"But even now, our heroes’ skill makes it possible to reduce the Russian terrorist threat at least partially. I am grateful to everyone who ensures that!" the president emphasised.
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