On the night of December 30 and 31, Russian invaders attacked Ukrainian cities and villages with a large number of missiles and drones, but thanks to the coordinated work of air defense, most of them did not reach their targets.
Points of attention
- Ukrainian air defense forces were able to shoot down one Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missile.
- 24 simulator drones of various types were lost in location (without negative consequences).
- The Russian attack resulted in ballistic missile hits in the Sumy and Kyiv regions.
The Russian attack on Ukraine on December 30-31 — all the details
As reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a new enemy attack began at 8:30 p.m. on December 30.
This time, the Russian army used 61 air attack vehicles:
6 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles from the Voronezh region;
1 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missile from a MiG-31K fighter from the airspace of the Tula region.
6 Kh-69 guided aircraft missiles from tactical aircraft from the airspace of the Belgorod region;
8 Kh-22 cruise missiles from Tu-22M3 aircraft from the airspace of the Tula region;
40 attack UAVs of the “Shahed” type and other types of simulator drones from the directions of Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Bryansk, Millerovo — Russia.
Ukrainian Air Defense Forces Reported on the Results of Their Work
Thanks to successful combat work, units of the anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare, and mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces were able to destroy:
1 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missile;
5 Kh-69 guided aircraft missiles;
16 Shahed attack UAVs, another 24 simulator drones of various types were lost in location (without negative consequences)
In addition, it is emphasized that the Russian attack resulted in ballistic hits in the Sumy and Kyiv regions.
Despite the New Year's mood, we urge citizens not to ignore the air alert. Take care of yourself and your loved ones! Let's stay in formation! Together to victory! — emphasizes the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
