Ukraine Neutralizes Russian Missile and Drone Attack

Ukrainian air defense successfully intercepted two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, two Kh-59 cruise missiles, and 15 attack drones launched by Russia overnight. While explosions were reported in Kyiv, no residential or critical infrastructure was directly hit. Local authorities confirmed minimal damage and no casualties.

Ukraine's air defense successfully intercepted two Iskander-M or KN-23 ballistic missiles, two Kh-59 cruise missiles, and 15 attack drones launched by Russia overnight, according to statements on the Telegram messaging app on Tuesday.

Late on Monday, several explosions resonated through Kyiv after air raid sirens went off, but authorities confirmed that air defense units intercepted all incoming missiles. The Ukrainian air force noted that Russia had launched a total of four Iskander-M or KN-23 ballistic missiles, without detailing the fate of the two that were not intercepted.

Ruslan Kravchenko, the regional governor of Kyiv, reported no direct hits on residential or critical infrastructure. Debris caused minor damage, affecting windows in an apartment building, an office building, and two gas stations. Preliminary reports from Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military authorities, indicated no damage or casualties, with air defense units actively operating in and around Kyiv.

In the southern region of Mykolaiv, the governor reported that air forces had destroyed 13 Shahed drones, causing three fires, which were quickly extinguished. The attack resulted in minor damage to three residential buildings, a recreation center, and a utility building.

(With inputs from agencies.)