Ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv were detected during attack; type is being confirmed, - Air Force
On the evening of 12 October, the enemy attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles and Kharkiv with ‘Banderol’ loitering munitions. According to preliminary reports, six missiles were fired at the capital; their type is currently being confirmed.
This was reported by the Ukrainian Air Force, according to Censor.NET.
Strike on Kyiv
According to the Air Force, at 22:10 the enemy struck the capital, reportedly with six ballistic missiles targeting several districts of Kyiv.
The service noted that the ballistic targets were detected by radar systems during the attack itself. No information regarding launches from enemy territory has been received; the causes are being investigated.
In addition, the enemy attacked Kharkiv with nine S-8000 "Banderol" loitering munitions.
Consequences
The Air Force’s statement makes no mention of the consequences, casualties or damage. The information is being verified and will be published in the morning briefing.
- As a reminder, on the evening of 12 October, a series of loud explosions were heard in Kyiv even before the red-level air raid alert was declared.
- Klitschko later clarified that a missile had struck a transport infrastructure facility in the Dniprovskyi district. Emergency services are heading to the scene.
- In the Desnianskyi district, a missile struck a four-storey warehouse building, the mayor added.
