Missile attack: General Staff clarifies number of launched and downed missiles

Missile attack: General Staff clarifies number of launched and downed missiles

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On January 23, the enemy launched a combined missile strike against Ukraine, using cruise, ballistic, air, and anti-aircraft-guided missiles.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.

According to the updated information, a total of 44 air attack weapons were recorded: Four S-300/S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles, 15 Kh-101/Kh-555/Kh-55 cruise missiles, eight Kh-22 missiles, 12 Iskander-M ballistic missiles, and five Kh-59/Kh-31 guided air missiles.

As a result of combat operations, the Air Defense Forces destroyed 15 Kh-101/Kh-555/Kh-55 cruise missiles, five Iskander-M ballistic missiles, and two Kh-59 guided missiles.

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As reported, on the morning of January 23, Russian troops launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported after the shelling that 15 Kh-101/Kh-555/Kh-55 cruise missiles, five Iskander-M ballistic missiles, and a Kh-59 guided missile were destroyed.

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