Vitalii Kim reported that Russian cruise missiles were spotted in the air over Mykolaiv Oblast.
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Vitalii Kim, the head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, reported that Russian cruise missiles were spotted in the air.
Governor Vitaliy Kim announced the second wave of Russian cruise missiles on Dec. 5 and warned of a third strike.
Yurii Ihnat stated the missile strikes aimed to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses for further infrastructure strikes.
At least 3 enemy missiles were shot down over the Mykolaiv Region.
2 missiles were shot down over Odesa region.
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