Air defense forces in Kyiv successfully intercepted all incoming Russian kamikaze drones during an overnight attack on July 21, 2024. No destruction or casualties were reported in the capital.
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Air defense forces downed all incoming Russian kamikaze drones on their approach to Kyiv
This was at least the fifth consecutive actual attempt by Russia to attack Kyiv using drones over the past two weeks
No reports of destruction or casualties in Kyiv
All drones targeting Kyiv were destroyed by air defense outside the city.
In the early hours of July 21, air defense forces downed all incoming Russian kamikaze drones on their approach to Kyiv.
Mobile fire groups of all Defense Forces, as well as air defense missile troops and electronic warfare of the Air Forces were involved in repelling the air attack
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