Russia’s Missile Strike Against Ukraine: Where the Explosions Thundered and What Are the Consequences
In the morning, on January 26th, the Russian Armed Forces fired dozens of missiles against the territory of Ukraine. Some missiles were shot down by the air defense systems, but some still hit their targets.
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The first explosions after the launch of Russian missiles thundered around 08:00 a.m. in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions, as local Telegram channels reported. According to preliminary information, air defense systems engaged the targets in the frontline regions of Ukraine.
The Spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force Command Yurii Ihnat noted that the Russian Armed Forces could have launched more than 30 cruise missiles. According to him, about 6 strategic bombers flying from the northern regions of the Russian Federation were involved in the massive strike against of Ukraine.
Situation in Kyiv
Fragments of a Russian missile landed in Holosiivskyi District of Kyiv killing a 55-year-old man. Two other people were injured. Explosions in the Dniprovskyi District of Kyiv were also reported.
The Kyiv Regional Police is investigating the consequences of Russian strike. Missile fragments were discovered in several districts of the region.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, January 26th, Kyiv City Military Administration warned about extreme threat of a large-scale missile strikes throughout Ukraine.
The Kyiv City Military Administration also warned that, according to operational information, there was a high probability of enemy air strikes during the day. "If an air raid alert is announced, please proceed to the shelter immediately. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones!" Serhiy Popko, the Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, urged.
In the early hours of January 26th, Kyiv suffered another air strike by the Russian Federation. The Russians attacked the capital with several dozen Shahed loitering munitions, Popko reported. According to him, about 15 UAVs were shot down in the airspace. Preliminary, there were no casualties and damage to infrastructure.
Situation in Odesa
In Odesa, a pile of smoke rose up into the sky after the explosions were heard in the city. Later, the explosion in Odesa Region was confirmed reported by the head of the local district military, Yuriy Kruk. According to him, two critical energy infrastructure facilities were hit in the region. Luckily, there were no human casualties.
Later, the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration Maksym Marchenko reported that after the attacks region experienced problems with electricity supply.
"Power engineers have already started repair work, but it will take some time to repair the damage," he commented.
According to Marchenko, the city will organize water supply for residents, and the "Points of Invincibility" will continue to operate.
Situation in Vinnytsia Region
Russian missile strike in Vinnytsia Region was confirmed by the Head of Regional Military Administration Serhii Borzov. According to him, there were no human casualties. All emergency services immediately arrived at the scene.
A series of explosions were heard in the region today, January 26th, during an air raid alarm that was triggered 7:45 a.m. The first explosion was heard around 9 a.m. According to the Mayor, Serhii Morhunov, the air defense systems engaged the target.
"There is an air combat going on in the skies. The Ukrainian Air Force is controlling the airspace over Vinnytsia region," Borzov said.
Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat later explained that air combat did not mean that Russian aircrafts were in Ukrainian airspace, but rather Ukrainian air forces and air defense forces engaged enemy missiles and drones.
"It was air defence combat. Perhaps someone made a mistake and forgot to add the word "defense". It was the air defense combat, where the air defense forces engaged the enemy targets. The initial message was technically correct, but a little bit overestimated," Ihnat said.
The second explosion sounded at 9:25 am. According to Serhiy Morhunov, it was also the operation of air defense unit.
Later, Yuriy Ihnat, the Spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force, confirmed the hit Vinnytsia Region during the national TV marathon.
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