Ukraine’s Air Force destroys 18 Russian cruise missiles Sat morning

On the morning of October 22, the Air Force of Ukraine destroyed 18 enemy cruise missiles.

The Air Force Command reported the news on Telegram.

On October 22, at 7:00, the Russians launched a massive missile attack across the territory of Ukraine.

Critical infrastructure facilities in various regions of the country were attacked.

At least ten Tu-160 and Tu-95 strategic bombers took off from the Volgodonsk district of Rostov region to launch their missiles.

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A total of 17 Kh-101 (Kh-555) cruise missiles were launched.

In addition, the Russians warships attacked Ukraine with a salvo of 16 Kalibr missiles from the Black Sea.

In the areas of responsibility of Air Command South, Air Command Center, and Air Command West of Ukraine’s Air Force, airplanes, anti-aircraft missile units, and mobile groups destroyed 18 Russian cruise missiles: 13 X-101/X-555s and five Kalibrs.