Ukraine Warded Off Russian Missile Attack On Kyiv
Ukraine said that it successfully warded off a Russian missile attack on its capital, Kyiv. It happened well before dawn today and the air raid sirens went off immediately after.
The Military Administration of the city of Kyiv said in a Telegram post today, “This is the third ballistic missile attack on the capital in August with a clear interval of six days between each attack”.
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Along with the Russian missile, some drones were also spotted directing towards the capital in the early hours of the day.
In the same post, it was clarified that all enemy drones were taken to the ground. However, they were kept outside the city so that no harm was done inside the walls of the city where people reside.
Despite the use of KN-23-type ballistic missiles that come from North Korea, no damage or casualties were reported from the missile attack.
It has been a relief that no killings have been observed this time since last weekend, a 35-year-old man and his son who was only four years old were found dead. The deaths were reported from a Russian missile attack the same night near Kyiv. Other injuries were also witnessed for three people in the said area.
The United States and Seoul have condemned North Korea’s supply and support for ammunition to Russia for the attack.
North Korea also did not accept its progress in Russia as it is deemed an “act of terror”. North Korea said that it knows Ukraine has backing from America and the West, however, it still stands with Russia to give protection to its sovereignty, North Korea declared openly.
North Korea condemns Ukraine receiving support from the US
North Korea’s foreign ministry disapproved of the “astronomical” amount of lethal weapons that are being provided by the US to Ukraine and professed it as an “unforgivable act of aggression and terror”.
On the other hand, Kyiv has called for support in air-defence system strengthening for the Russia-Ukraine war, for which its allies in the West are requested for assistance.
The recent Ukrainian proceedings to Russian boundaries have created a new political stir as Moscow promised to react with a “tough response”.
It has been two and a half years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Now, Kyiv’s troops had planned for a major counter-offensive action launch last week. The launch was planned in the Kursk region that forced more than 120,000 to flee out of the territory.
According to Ukraine, it has captured more than 1100 square kilometres of Russian territory during the current war. The country said it was a big achievement since a foreign army had been able to seize Russia’s land ever since World War 2 ended.
Yesterday, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, informed that it has been reinforcing its army in Russia, particularly in Kursk. They have been able to carry out the exact steps as they had planned for its position, Zelensky said.
Today, Ukraine hit Russia’s bridge in Kursk as they had intended to disrupt Moscow’s combat operations. Ukraine’s air force confirmed the attack and said, “Minus one more bridge. The Air Force aviation continues to deprive the enemy of logistical capabilities with precision air strikes”.
A video of the attack was also posted after confirmation generated by Air Force Commander, Mykola Oleshchuk.
Ukraine’s deeper incursion into Russia was the consequence of anti-Russia confrontational policy from the United States. It is causing the situation to be pushed till the inception of World War Three, the media said.
Russia also did not sit quietly and is trying its best to retaliate with the same full force. Russian air defence demolished five drones sent from Ukraine. The drones were spotted in Belgorod, Kursk and certain areas in Rostov on Saturday night. The Russian Ministry of Defence verified the news.