Ukrainian Air Defense Forces downs two enemy missiles over Dnipropetrovsk region
Ukrainian Air Defense Forces downs two enemy missiles over Dnipropetrovsk region (facebook.com/mvs.gov.ua)
Ukrainian Anti-Aircraft Forces have successfully intercepted and destroyed two enemy cruise missiles in the skies over the Dnipropetrovsk region, according to Serhii Lysak, the head of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration.
"Two cruise missiles were taken down over the region in the morning. We thank the defenders for their round-the-clock protection of our skies," stated the head of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration.
Nighttime attack on Ukraine on September 18
Russian forces launched a coordinated attack on Ukrainian territory during the night of September 18. Initially, the occupiers deployed kamikaze drones, directing them mainly towards the central and southern regions of the country.
Later, cruise missiles were launched from strategic bombers of the Tu-95MS type.
During the air raid, explosions were heard in the Khmelnytskyi region, with reports of air defense forces being activated.
Additionally, it was later revealed that on the night of September 18, the Russians launched Shahed-136/131 drones to attack the Snihurivka village. The attack resulted in a fire in a two-story building. Nearby structures suffered damage, but fortunately, there were no casualties.
