Air Force confirms first ever interception of Kinzhal ballistic missile by Ukrainian Air Defense
Oleshchyuk credited the achievement to the Patriot air defense system that the country acquired in April.
The Kinzhal missile was launched from a Russian MiG-31K fighter jet, according to Oleshchyuk. He added that the Ukrainian Air Force will provide timely updates on the details of the interception, and requested that the public not disclose any information that could benefit the enemy.
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On May 4, Kyiv authorities reported that all hostile targets, including drones and missiles, launched during a missile strike, had been destroyed in the vicinity of the capital. However, the Ukrainian Air Force had not yet confirmed the use of Russian ballistic missiles, stating that it would take several days to ascertain the facts.
On May 5, the Defense Express publication analyzed debris of the intercepted missile and concluded that Ukrainian forces had downed a hypersonic Russian Kinzhal missile, which the country was previously unable to intercept. However, Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat refuted these claims.
The successful interception of the Kinzhal missile by Ukrainian Air Defense Forces marks a significant development in the country's military capabilities and defense against Russian aggression.
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