Ukraine is currently experiencing a massive Russian missile attack, with air raid alerts activated across the country, including Kyiv. Reports indicate that Russian Tu-95 jets have launched Kh-101/555 air-launched cruise missiles, while MiG-31K interceptor aircraft have fired at least 3 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles. Ukrainian air defenses are actively responding to the attacks, with explosions reported in Kyiv. Additionally, Shahed drones are moving towards Kyiv, compounding the threat. The situation has caused widespread panic among residents, who initially mistook thunderstorms for missile explosions. The air raid alerts were activated overnight on June 12.
Russian Shahed drones are moving in the direction of Kyiv, following explosions from Russian missiles just minutes ago.
Ukrainian media is reporting Kinzhal strikes in Kiev and more drones and missiles on the way
At least 3 Kh-47M2 “Kinzhal” Hypersonic Missiles are reported to have just Targeted the Ukrainian Capital City of Kyiv.
Massive thunderstorms in Kyiv woke me up thinking it was Russian airstrikes. Then the air raid sirens went off. Now there actually is a Russian aerial attack underway and explosions reverberating as Ukrainian air defenses work around the capital.
Ukraine is under a massive Russian missile attack right now. Powerful explosions in Kyiv. Ukrainian air defense is active.
All of Ukraine is currently under an Air Raid Alert due to the launch of Kh-101/555 Air-Launched Cruise Missile by Russian Tu-95MS “Bear” Strategic Bombers, as well as Kh-47M2 “Kinzhal” Hypersonic Missiles by MiG-31K “Foxhound” Interceptor Aircraft over Western Russia. https://t.co/XLMqpoHIHy
Missiles heading to Kyiv right now.
Kyiv tonight. Perfect time to attack Ukrainian cities with kamikaze drones and missiles, the #Russians said to themselves and launched missiles and drones. Air raid alerts all over #Ukraine. https://t.co/UZoOY2o0pM
⚡️ Air raid alert is on in most of Ukraine, including Kyiv. Air raid alerts were activated in many Ukrainian oblasts overnight on June 12. Ukraine’s Air Force warned of the threat of drone and missile attacks.
I woke up from the thunderstorm in panic - thought these were the missiles explosions in Kyiv. Then the air alert started. Apparently russian Tu-95 jets have launched the missiles. Shaheeds are also reported over Ukraine. How to separate now thunderstorm noise with air attacks?