Russian Air Defense Shoots Down 9 ATACMS Missiles, 61 Drones
Sputnik International
Sputnik International
2024-05-19T05:54+0000
The Russian air defense shot down 9 ATACMS missiles and 61 Ukrainian drones over the past night, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. This comes amidst Russia’s special military operation in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure.
Since 2023, Ukraine has been targeting Russian civilian infrastructure, prompting the Russian military to respond with defensive measures. Russian officials have condemned these attacks as acts of terrorism.
Despite ongoing tensions, the Russian Armed Forces remain vigilant in protecting Russian territory from further Ukrainian aggression. The successful interception of missiles and drones showcases the effectiveness of Russian air defenses.
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