Large-scale air alert announced in Ukraine again: MiG-31K took off
Photo: large-scale air alert in Ukraine (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
A widespread air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine today, January 13. In Russia, a MiG-31K fighter jet took off, according to Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram.
A widespread air raid alert was initially declared in Kyiv and later extended to all regions, occurring around 11:52.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported missile danger throughout the country. A MiG-31K fighter jet took off from the Savasleyka airfield.
Ukrainians are urged not to ignore air raid alerts.
Air raid alert map as of 11:55:
Danger of MiG-31K
MiG-31K poses a threat as it carries the aeroballistic missile Kinzhal, which is challenging to intercept due to its trajectory.
As of spring 2023, Ukrainian forces hadn't successfully intercepted Kinzhal. However, in May, Ukrainian air defense forces for the first time destroyed a Russian Kinzhal using the Patriot system provided by partners.
Shelling of Ukraine on January 13
On the morning of January 13, Russian occupiers launched a mass missile attack on Ukraine, including cruise missiles from Tu-95MS aircraft and aeroballistic Kinzhal from MiG-31K fighters.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported 40 airborne attacks, with 8 missiles successfully intercepted by air defense forces. Explosions were reported in many regions, and air defense systems were active. Impact sites were recorded in Dnipro, Poltava, and Sumy regions, with rocket debris falling in Chernihiv.
For more details on today's mass attack, refer to this material.
