Six out of six Kinzhal missiles launched at Kyiv during ‘intense’ night-time attack shot down, says air command
Ukraine has said it has neutralised the Kremlin’s most potent hypersonic weapon, shooting down six out of six Kinzhal missiles launched at Kyiv during a sweeping and “exceptionally intense” night-time attack.
Russia’s furious response came at 2.30am local time. Emergency sirens woke residents. Soon afterwards there were loud booms as Ukrainian air defences engaged incoming missiles. Tracer fire illuminated the sky and car alarms went off. There were growling explosions. A further air raid warning sounded at 4am.Photograph: Gleb Garanich/Reuters
After a sleepless night during which many residents sought refuge in bomb shelters, Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, issued an update on damage. He said there were three victims in the Solomyan district, which was hit by falling rocket debris. Rescuers extinguished blazes after vehicles caught fire. By morning the debris had been swept up, with the zoo opening to visitors as usual at 10am. The animals did not appear distressed but would be monitored over the coming days and if necessary given anti-depressants in their water, the director said. In the meantime they would get extra apples and nuts.
Zelenskiy said he had received “important and powerful” pledges of military aid during his European trip. In his conversations with Rishi Sunak, Zelenskiy pushed for a fighter jet coalition to supply Kyiv with modern planes. Both the UK and France have announced they will soon start training Ukrainian pilots, and would work with other countries on the delivery of F-16 jets.
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