Smoke rises after latest Russian airstrikes, within the city of Toretsk, amid Russia’s assault on Ukraine, close to a entrance line in Donetsk area, Ukraine, July 3, 2024. | Picture credit score: REUTERS
Russian forces launched a number of ballistic and cruise missiles at Ukrainian targets on July 8, Ukraine’s Air Drive mentioned, and explosions had been felt and heard in kyiv, the capital.
The daylight assault concerned Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, one among Russia’s most superior weapons, the Air Drive mentioned. The Kinzhal flies at 10 occasions the pace of sound, making it tough to intercept.
The Kiev metropolis administration reported falling particles, presumably from intercepted missiles, within the Solomianskyi, Dniprovskyi and Holosiivskyi districts of kyiv, inflicting fires. Smoke rose from a number of Kiev neighborhoods. There have been no speedy particulars about casualties and injury. Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko mentioned ambulances had been heading to the Solomianskyi district.
Native officers additionally reported explosions in Ukraine’s central Dnipropetrovsk area.
