Ukrainian air defense forces successfully shot down two Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missiles over Kyiv using anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups.
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The downing of two Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missiles in the Kyiv region has been confirmed
The fourth air attack on Kyiv since October start! Like almost every night, the Russian army used unmanned aerial vehicles. Drones were approaching Kyiv in waves from different directions
All enemy UAVs targeting the capital were intercepted
The air raid alert went off in the capital three times throughout the night and lasted more than two hours in total
There were no reports of damage or casualties
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