Russian night attack on Kyiv: Air defense forces destroy missiles at long distance

Russian night attack on Kyiv: Air defense forces destroy missiles at long distance

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On the night of June 4, the Russians attacked Ukraine with missiles that were traditionally launched from Tu-95MS strategic bombers in the Caspian Sea area and UAVs.

"According to preliminary information, not a single aerial target reached the capital. The air defense forces destroyed everything heading towards the city at long distance. For the second night in a row, the residents of Kyiv do not hear the sounds of explosions overhead," said Serhiy Popko, Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration.

He thanked the air defense forces for saving lives.

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