Explosions were heard in Kyiv early Wednesday as Russia launched what is described as a large-scale ballistic missile attack on the Ukrainian capital. According to reports, at least ten Iskander-M short-range ballistic missiles and one Zircon hypersonic missile have been launched. Details on casualties, damage, or interceptions are not yet available.
Russia launched a large-scale ballistic missile attack on Kyiv early Wednesday, with reports of explosions heard across the city. According to reports, at least ten Iskander-M short-range ballistic missiles and one Zircon hypersonic missile were launched in the barrage.
Moscow has repeatedly targeted the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones in recent months, as The Zioneer has reported. Previous attacks have included both Iskander and Zircon missiles, often coordinated with drone swarms to challenge Ukrainian air defenses.
No official confirmation from Ukrainian or Russian authorities is yet available. The full scale of the attack, including casualties, damage, and interception rates, remains unverified. The Zioneer is monitoring the situation.
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