Air defences respond to Russian attack on Kyiv

Ukrainian air defence units responded to Russian-launched aerial assets twice on the night of 16-17 November. Source: Serhii Popko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "Air defence units are responding in Kyiv.

Nov 17, 2024 - 04:00
Air defences respond to Russian attack on Kyiv

Ukrainian air defence units responded to Russian-launched aerial assets twice on the night of 16-17 November.

Source: Serhii Popko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "Air defence units are responding in Kyiv. Stay in shelters until the all-clear is given!"

Updated: At 06:34, Popko once again reported that air defence units were responding in Kyiv. He urged people to stay in shelters until the all-clear is sounded.

Background:

  • The Russians are bombarding Ukraine with attack drones.
  • Tu-95 strategic bombers are reported to have been scrambled in Russia.

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