Russia Launches Massive Air Attack on Ukraine, Shooting Down 57 Missiles and Drones
In a continued escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Ukrainian Air Force claimed that they shot down 57 Russian missiles and drones during overnight attacks on Ukrainian territory. The air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed a significant number of these projectiles.
According to a statement by the Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram, the Russian invaders conducted a large-scale missile attack on Ukraine’s territory from the evening of August 5 to the morning of August 6, 2023. The attacks included both air and sea-launched missiles, as well as Iranian attack drones known as Shahed-136/131.
The Ukrainian statement revealed that the initial wave of attacks involved 14 Kalibr sea-based cruise missiles and three Dagger aeroballistic missiles. However, the Ukrainian air defense systems managed to destroy 12 out of the 14 Kalibr missiles, significantly reducing the impact of the assault.
The Russian aggression continued into the night of August 6, with the enemy launching Shahed-136/131 drones from the southeast, Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea, and Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles from Tu-95MS strategic aircraft in the Caspian region. The statement reported that all 27 Shahed drones, five out of six Kalibr missiles, and 13 cruise missiles were successfully neutralized, minimizing the damage inflicted by the attackers.
The Ukrainian Air Force claimed that Russia utilized a total of 70 means of air attack during the assault, launching several waves of attacks against Ukrainian targets. The attack and subsequent interception of numerous missiles and drones demonstrate the preparedness and effectiveness of Ukraine’s air defense systems.
In response to the airstrikes, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on the global community to provide further military and political support to Ukraine. Kuleba stated on the social media site X, Russia unleashed another salvo of missiles on Ukraine this Saturday. Russia will not stop until it is stopped. The global community must focus on enforcing a just and lasting peace: arming Ukraine, including with F-16s to close the sky, and implementing Ukraine’s Peace Formula.
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that a blood transfusion center in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region had been hit by a guided Russian air bomb. Tragically, at least two people were killed and four others injured in the attack. These targeted strikes on civilian infrastructure further underline the severity and indiscriminate nature of the Russian aggression.
As of yet, the Russian authorities have not commented on the Ukrainian claims, and independent verification of the events is challenging due to the ongoing conflict. The situation on the ground remains tense, with both sides showing no signs of backing down.
The intensification of the conflict highlights the urgent need for a diplomatic resolution and international intervention to prevent further casualties and destruction. The global community must take decisive action to curb the aggression and support Ukraine in its efforts to maintain peace and sovereignty.
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