Russian cruise missiles downed by air defence in frontline zone overnight on 20 June – photos

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — Thursday, 20 June 2024, 11:46

Photo: Air Force

Ukraine's Air Force showed the consequences of repelling a nighttime Russian attack on 20 June 2024.

Source: Ukraine's Air Force on Facebook

Details: Russian cruise missiles, launched from Tu-95MS strategic bombers, approached from the southeast and were shot down by air defence systems in the frontline zone of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Background: On the night of 19-20 June, Russia launched yet another combined attack on Ukraine. Ukrainian air defence units have destroyed 5 out of the 9 Russian missiles launched and all 27 kamikaze drones.

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