Patriot air defense systems intercepted Russian missiles over the Ukrainian capital Kyiv late Thursday, according to reports. Details on the number of missiles or any damage from falling debris are not yet available.
Late Thursday night, Patriot air defense systems operated by Ukrainian forces intercepted Russian missiles over Kyiv, according to local reports. The incident follows a series of heavy Russian aerial campaigns against Ukrainian cities this week. Earlier this week, Russian forces struck Kyiv and Kharkiv with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, killing at least eight, as The Zioneer reported on Monday. Thursday's interception demonstrates continued Ukrainian reliance on Western-provided air defense to protect the capital. The number of missiles fired and intercepted, as well as any casualties or damage from falling debris, remains unconfirmed at this hour. The Zioneer has no independent verification of the scale of the attack.
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