Russian forces launched a missile strike on Kyiv during the night of 25-26 May. Air defence forces successfully shot down all Russian targets over Kyiv.
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Air defence forces shot down all Russian targets that were recorded in the airspace over Kyiv on the night of 25-26 May
Kyiv officials reported that the city's air defenses shot down all Russian targets launched at the capital overnight on May 26.
The attack was carried out from Tu-95MS strategic bombers from the Caspian Sea region, likely with X-101/555 cruise missiles.
No casualties or damage have been reported in Kyiv at the time of publication.
Russian forces launched overnight air attacks on Kyiv using Tu-95MS strategic bombers from the Caspian Sea region. All missiles were intercepted and destroyed with no casualties or damage reported.
This was the 13th air attack on Kyiv in a row since the beginning of May
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