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Ukrainian air defense systems successfully intercepted the ballistic missiles before they reached Kyiv, and also destroyed Russian attack drones targeting the capital.

Kyiv, Ukraine
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Ukraine's air defense systems successfully intercepted the missiles before they reached the city

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Russian attack drones were destroyed before reaching the capital

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

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.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

All drones were downed early on their approach to the city.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Kyiv repelled the Russian aerial attack without casualties

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Extracted: 2026-02-21T00:34:45.415Z

Source story: 37606