Russian Defense Ministry: Russian Army Conducts "Large-Scale Strikes" on Military Targets in Ukrainian Capital Kyiv and Other Areas

Source: Global Times
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[Global Network Quick News] According to the latest news from the Russian Satellite News Agency and AFP on the 15th, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that in response to Ukraine's "terrorist actions," the Russian military conducted a "large-scale strike" on military targets in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, the Kharkiv region, and the Dnipropetrovsk region. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the objectives of the strike had been achieved, and all designated targets were hit.

In addition, AFP cited a report from the Ukrainian Air Force on the 15th stating that Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones at Ukraine overnight, with the main target being Kyiv. Ukraine claimed that its air defense forces shot down 50 missiles and 582 drones.

According to an earlier report by the "Ukrainian Truth" newspaper, Kyiv was subjected to a large-scale airstrike by Russian forces in the early hours of the 15th, resulting in at least 4 deaths and 25 injuries. On the other hand, Dmitry Milyaev, the governor of Tula Oblast, stated on social media on the 15th that several residential buildings in Tula city were attacked by drones that morning, resulting in 3 deaths and 3 injuries.

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
70 missiles, 611 drones
Activity
Russian military conducted large-scale strikes on military targets in Ukraine
Location
Kyiv · Kharkiv Oblast · Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Unit
Russian Armed Forces
Time
15th of the month
Equipment
missilesdrones
Summary

The Russian military conducted large-scale airstrikes on military targets in Ukraine, primarily in Kyiv, on the 15th of the month. They launched 70 missiles and 611 drones, with Ukrainian air defenses reportedly intercepting 50 missiles and 582 drones. The strikes resulted in at least 4 fatalities and 25 injuries in Kyiv, while Tula, Russia, experienced drone attacks causing 3 deaths and injuries.

Key Facts
  • Russian military launched 70 missiles and 611 drones at Ukraine.
  • Targets included Kyiv, Kharkiv Oblast, and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
  • Ukrainian air defense intercepted 50 missiles and 582 drones.
  • At least 4 people were killed and 25 injured in Kyiv due to the strikes.
  • 3 people were killed and 3 injured in Tula, Russia, from drone attacks.