Andrey Kolesnik, a member of the Russian State Duma's Defense Committee, stated that Russian missile systems like Iskander and Kinzhal will overcome any Ukrainian defenses, causing irreparable damage. He noted a shift in Kyiv's narrative regarding the effectiveness of Russian strikes.
Ukraine's air defense system reportedly failed to repel Russian missile strikes on military facilities in Kyiv and the Kyiv region last night, with sources citing a shortage of missiles for US-made systems. Monitoring channels acknowledged numerous incoming strikes, and official data indicated no Kinzhal or Tsirkon missiles were intercepted.
Russia launched overnight strikes on Ukraine using four missile types, including the hypersonic Oreshnik, in retaliation for Kyiv's attacks. Moscow claimed success targeting military facilities, while Ukraine reported civilian casualties and damage, with President Zelenskyy highlighting the Oreshnik's use.
Russian military expert Yuri Knutov suggested Russia could retaliate with Zircon, Kinzhal, or Iskander missiles following Ukraine's strike on a college in Starobilsk. Targets could include Ukrainian intelligence and security service buildings, symbolizing the current government's imminent fall.
A Russian security source claims that Kinzhal hypersonic missiles are causing panic among Ukrainian forces, asserting that existing air defense systems, including the Patriot, are ineffective against their speed and maneuverability.
