Russian occupiers hit Mykolaiv with S-300 missiles
IRYNA BALACHUK — THURSDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2022, 10:21
Russian troops shelled Mykolaiv with S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems on the morning of 20 October.
Source: Vitalii Kim, Head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration on Facebook
Quote from Kim: "S-300 strikes on the city. No casualties or damage were reported. They just messed up the lawns."
Details: At the same time, Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration reported that the occupiers attacked Mykolaiv again with Shahed-136 kamikaze drones on the night of 19-20 October.
Four drones hit one of the city's educational institutions. Another fell on enclosed private territory.
The attack also caused two fires to break out in open areas - they were promptly extinguished. There were no casualties. Information on the damage is being updated.
The invaders also fired mortars in the direction of the Port of Ochakiv, its water area, and along the recommended sea routes.
The Russians shelled the territories and settlements of the Bereznehuvate hromada [an administrative unit designating the village of Bereznehuvate and its adjacent territories - ed.].
Anti-aircraft defence forces from Air Force Command Pivden (South) reportedly shot down nine Shahed-136 drones on the night of 19-20 October. Another two drones were destroyed by the Naval Forces and the National Guard, and one more was destroyed by the National Police.
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