Surrounded Kyiv: Air Force Reveals Tactics of Terrorist Attack on the Capital.
17.06.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
17.06.2025
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During the nighttime attack on Kyiv on June 17, Russian troops launched a massive strike with drones and various types of missiles, releasing a record number of drones from different directions. This was stated by the head of the communication department of the Air Force Yuriy Ihnat during a television broadcast. According to the military representative, the enemy deployed 440 striking unmanned aerial vehicles, of which about 280 were 'Shahed' type drones. In addition, the Russian occupiers used 'Kinzhal' missiles and X-101, X-59/69. 'This is true terror that Kyiv and other cities have experienced today,' noted Ihnat.
Tactics of the Attack
The distinctive feature of this attack was the tactic of surrounding the capital from different sides. A huge number of 'Shaheds' attacked Kyiv from all directions—some of them entered through the Dnipro channel, while others approached from the eastern and western directions, striking various districts of the city. 'A huge number of these Shaheds simply surrounded Kyiv from different sides. That is why the consequences we see today are horrifying due to their sheer number,' explained the representative of the Air Force. As a result of the massive enemy shelling, Kyiv suffered significant losses. Preliminary data reports 15 dead and over 100 injured as a result of the nighttime attack by Russian occupiers.Awful Event for Kyiv
The news report about the massive strike with drones and missiles on Kyiv reflects a lively journalistic style. It recounts the record number of drones and missiles released during the attack by Russian troops. The details regarding the tactics of the attack and the consequences enhance the impression of this event. Unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles played a big role in this horrifying event that occurred in Kyiv, leading to serious human losses.Read also
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