Russians launch 13 cruise missiles toward Ukraine at night: All destroyed

Friday, 23 June 2023, 07:47

Ukraine's air defence forces have destroyed all 13 Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles and a reconnaissance drone, which were used by the Russian invaders to attack the territory of Ukraine on the night of 22-23 June.

Source: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram

Quote: "The enemy attacked Ukraine on the night of 22-23 June, using strategic aircraft. This time, the attack was aimed at a military airfield in Khmelnytskyi Oblast.

The launches were carried out at around midnight from the Caspian Sea, with the use of four Tu-95MS bombers.

Air Defence Forces destroyed all 13 Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles, most of them over Khmelnytskyi Oblast."

Details: In addition, according to the Air Force, Ukrainian defenders destroyed a Russian reconnaissance UAV of an unspecified type.

Background:

  • Explosions rang out in Khmelnytskyi Oblast on the night of 22-23 June; an air defence system was operating in the city.
  • Explosions were also heard in the city of Zaporizhzhia.

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