Ukraine downs 12 missiles, 13 drones launched by Russia: military

Ukraine's air force said it shot down 12 of 16 missiles and all 13 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack on Saturday.

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"In the early hours of Saturday, June 22, the Russian army launched a missile and drone attack on critical infrastructure facilities in various regions of Ukraine, using air-, sea-, and land-based missiles, as well as Shahed-type UAVs," the Ukrainian air force said on Saturday morning.

Explosions ring out in Lutsk, Vinnytsia region overnight Sat - media https://t.co/E0lKWpUNRm

— Ukrinform-EN (@Ukrinform_News) June 22, 2024

It added that "the enemy launched a total of 16 missiles of various types and 13 attack UAVs," state news agency Ukrinform reported.

Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said the country's air defence forces shot down "25 air targets: seven Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles; four Kalibr cruise missiles; an Iskander-K cruise missile; and 13 shock UAVs."

Ukraine downs 12 Russian missiles, 13 kamikaze drones overnight Sat https://t.co/wePwz81l8d

— Ukrinform-EN (@Ukrinform_News) June 22, 2024

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, starting the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II.

Ukraine eliminated 1110 Russian invaders in one day

In total, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian military has eliminated more than 533 thousand occupiers.

According to the General Staff of Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/DvPHI4ePHy

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) June 22, 2024

Saturday is day 850 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Ukraine has attacked Russian-occupied Donetsk. More than 20 explosions in the city

Smoke is rising above the site of the attack. One of the residents had his car punctured by shrapnel from a downed missile, Russian media reports.

Whether there are any casualties is still… pic.twitter.com/hnlyJfHs0S

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) June 22, 2024

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Source: IAR, PAP, Reuters, ukrinform.net