Ukrainian air defense systems successfully intercepted the ballistic missiles before they reached Kyiv, and also destroyed Russian attack drones targeting the capital.
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Ukraine's air defense systems successfully intercepted the missiles before they reached the city
Russian attack drones were destroyed before reaching the capital
Ukraine's missile defense forces did not allow the enemy to achieve their goal of hitting Kyiv. The missiles were shot down on the approach to the capital.
All drones were downed early on their approach to the city.
Kyiv repelled the Russian aerial attack without casualties
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