Ukraine Claims Downing Russian Ballistic Missiles Amid Kyiv Attacks

Kathmandu. Ukraine has claimed to have shot down five ballistic missiles fired during Russian airstrikes overnight. According to the Ukrainian Air Force on Tuesday, some missiles and drones did hit the capital Kyiv, causing damage there.

For the first time in about two weeks, Ukraine has claimed to have successfully intercepted Russian ballistic missiles. Ballistic missiles are considered more difficult to intercept than drones or cruise missiles.