Ukrainian air defences responding to Russian-launched assets in Kyiv

Pravda Ukraine

Ukrainian air defence units are engaging Russian-launched aerial assets during an air raid on the evening of 18 March.

Source: Ukraine’s Air Force; map of air-raid warnings issued in Ukraine; Kyiv City Military Administration

Quote from the Air Force: “Attention: Threat of ballistic missile strikes in the areas where an air-raid warning has been issued!”

Details: A few minutes later, the Air Force noted that Russian loitering munitions are targeting Kyiv.

The Ukrainian military also reported a high-speed target in Sumy Oblast moving in a southwestern direction.

Update: Later, Kyiv City Military Administration reported that air defence units are responding to Russian-launched aerial targets over the city.

Quote from Kyiv authorities: “Remain in shelters until the all-clear is given. Please observe safety precautions.”

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