Iskanders, Kinzhals and over 100 drones: How Ukraine's air defense stopped Russia's massive attack
Illustrative photo: Russia launched dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones into Ukraine on June 15 (Getty Images)
In the early hours of June 15, Russian forces launched a large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine, using 194 airstrike assets. The main target was the Poltava region, particularly the city of Kremenchuk, according to the Air Force of Ukraine.
According to the Air Force, the enemy launched 183 Shahed attack drones and decoys from Russia’s Kursk, Oryol, and Bryansk regions, as well as from Millerovo and Primorsko-Akhtarsk.
In addition, several types of missiles were fired at Ukraine: two Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles from the Astrakhan region, one Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missile from the Kursk region, four Iskander-K cruise missiles from the Rostov region, and four Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea.
As of 9:00 a.m., Ukraine’s air defense had neutralized 167 enemy aerial targets, including 111 Shahed and other types of drones, two Kinzhal missiles, three Iskander-K cruise missiles, and three Kalibr cruise missiles.
Another 48 drones were lost at the radar control level and suppressed by electronic warfare systems.
The attack resulted in confirmed strikes in Kremenchuk, with drone debris falling in six different locations.
Shelling in Poltava region
As reported earlier, energy and agricultural infrastructure in the Kremenchuk community were hit. A private house, a vehicle, and a power line were also damaged.
Fires broke out due to direct hits and falling debris but were quickly contained by emergency services.
In the Chutove community, falling drone fragments damaged residential buildings and vehicles.
According to the Poltava regional administration, no casualties were reported.
More details in the full RBC-Ukraine report.
