Russia strikes Ukraine with 43 missiles and over 70 drones: Air defense's work reported
Illustrative photo: Russia launched 43 missiles and more than 70 drones overnight (Getty Images)
On the night of January 15, Russia launched 117 air targets at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 77 of them, according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
During the combined strike, Russians attacked Ukraine with various types of air-, ground- and sea-based missiles, as well as Shahed drone and imitator drones:
- 1 Iskander-M/KN ballistic missile was launched by the Russians from the Belgorod region;
- 7 Kh-22/32 cruise missiles from Tu-22M3 aircraft in the Tula region;
- 4 Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea;
- 27 Kh-101/Kh-55cm cruise missiles from Tu-95MS strategic bombers in Volgograd region;
- 4 Kh-59/Kh-69 guided missiles from tactical aircraft in the Belgorod region;
- 74 Shaheds and various types of imitator drones from the areas of the Russian cities of Bryansk, Millerovo, Orel, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk.
The following forces were involved in repelling the attack:
- aviation;
- anti-aircraft missile units;
- electronic warfare (EW) units;
- mobile fire groups of the Air Force and the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
As of 10 a.m. Kyiv time, 77 air targets were confirmed downed:
- 23 Kh-101 and Kh-55cm cruise missiles
- 3 Kalibr cruise missiles
- 4 Kh-59/Kh-69 guided missiles;
47 Shahed attack UAVs/simulators of various types. Another 27 did not reach their targets and were lost locally.
All the missiles that were not included in the statistics of those shot down reached their targets.
“The enemy attacked Ukrainian energy facilities, including gas infrastructure in Kharkiv, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. Unfortunately, the Russian attack resulted in damage to the facilities,” the Air Force added.
Russian strike on Ukraine
Since the beginning of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have been regularly carrying out massive attacks using a variety of weapons, creating a danger to Ukrainian civilians.
This morning was no exception. First, Russia struck Ukraine with drones, and later it became known that Russia had deployed Tu-95MS strategic bombers in the sky. In the morning, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the launch of Russian missiles.
Due to Russian attacks, emergency power cuts were introduced in several regions but later canceled.
Read more about the nighttime Russian strike on Ukraine in RBC-Ukraine's report.
