At least 27 people, including four children, were killed in the recent Russian attacks on Kiev. Missiles hit the country’s largest children’s hospital, among other places. The fact that so many projectiles were able to hit their target is due to a new tactic, according to the former spokesman for the Ukrainian air force.
Yuriy Ignat reported that 44 missiles of various types were fired at Ukrainian cities. Air defenses were able to intercept 33 of them. “Unfortunately, the enemy is constantly improving not only reconnaissance and combat drones, but also other means of attack: cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. This makes it increasingly difficult to detect and destroy them,” Ignat said. These missiles would be equipped with additional functions such as radar and thermal traps.
Older missiles also hit
In the most recent attack, the cruise missiles “sometimes flew only as far as fifty meters.” This made it difficult for the Ukrainian air defense because there was no time to react. The air force announced that this time, several missiles of the older Ch-101 variant, among others, had hit their target. This is the conclusion of experts who have reviewed video footage and examined the damage on site.
Other cities in Ukraine were also attacked with missiles. At least 41 civilians were killed in the worst airstrike in months. More than a hundred others were injured.
Nearly 1900 attacks on hospitals etc.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has counted nearly 1,900 attacks on hospitals, doctors’ offices, ambulances and similar targets since the war began in February 2022. Under universal international humanitarian law, health care facilities cannot be actively attacked.
Ukrainian forces have already responded with drone attacks on areas in Russia. In Volgograd, a fuel depot was set on fire. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, 38 combat drones were intercepted. Aircraft were temporarily banned from taking off or landing.
Source: Krone
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