Russian Tu-95 bomber(s) launched at least five X-101 cruise missiles from Rostov Oblast airspace targeting the Kyiv power station.
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Russian Tu-95 bomber(s) launched at least five X-101 cruise missiles from Rostov Oblast airspace targeting the Kyiv power station.
Air defenses were deployed in Kyiv Oblast with explosions rocking the area, while Vinnytsia and Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts also experienced rocket fire or explosions.
Explosions were reported in Kyiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernihiv, and Vinnytsia Oblast indicating Russian attacks.
Explosions occurred in Kyiv center following Russian attacks with missiles and drones, which were shot down by Ukrainian air defense.
Six Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles were launched from Tu-95 and Tu-160 bombers at 12:05 p.m. on October 19.
Four out of six missiles were shot down by Ukrainian air and missile defense systems in Kyiv, Vinnytsia, and Chernihiv regions.
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