Kyiv's air defense successfully intercepted 2 hypersonic Russian missiles, potentially saving hundreds of lives, although some missiles were not stopped, resulting in casualties and ongoing rescue efforts. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, over 2,000 Russian cruise and ballistic missiles have been shot down, underscoring the critical role of modern air defense systems provided by international partners in saving thousands of lives. The continued need for more air defense capabilities is highlighted amid these challenges.
Ukraine's air defense took down over 2000 Russian missiles since the beginning of the full-scale unvasion in February 2022, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar https://t.co/ZXMpvwESLf
💪🇺🇦 Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, more than 2,000 cruise and ballistic missiles have been shot down, - the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 👏 This is the result of the titanic work of Ukrainian Air defense! https://t.co/3rCoG0Yf5u
Ukrainian air defense has shot down more than 2,000 Russian cruise and ballistic missiles since the beginning of the full-scale invasion - Defense Ministry https://t.co/pRVSqFVNaO
⚡️ Defense Ministry: Over 2,000 Russian missiles downed over Ukraine since start of all-out war. https://t.co/WLe3nk3VkR
2000+ russian cruise and ballistic missiles have been shot down since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. That’s a result of the titanic work of Ukrainian air defenders. Thousands of lives were saved by modern air defense systems provided by our partners. However,… https://t.co/EmlFd9BHwg
Kyiv air defense managed to stop 2 of the hypersonic Russian missiles on entry to Kyiv, likely saving hundreds of lives. Some were not stopped. Rescue efforts are underway, many dead or trapped under rubble. Ukraine NEEDS more air defense as soon as possible. https://t.co/qepejIAxSt