Russian forces launched a missile and drone attack on Ukraine at the beginning of 2023. Air defense systems engaged targets in both Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast.
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Russian occupiers launched a missile attack on Ukraine in the first hour of 2023, with air defences operating in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast.
The flight of Iranian Shaheds was recorded over Kyiv Oblast during the large-scale air attack.
Air defense downed 23 aerial targets over Kyiv on Jan. 1.
No casualties were reported from the incident.
Missile debris was found on a road in Kyiv's Dniprovskyi district.
Radio Free Europe investigation identified at least ten missiles from the 1999 transfer list that had been launched at Ukrainian cities.
Russian drone attacks damaged critical infrastructure and private houses in Kyiv region, with no reported victims.
Wreckage of Russian X-55 missile was found near a settlement in the Kyiv region.
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