Kyiv Region Under Attack
During the night, enemy forces struck the Kyiv region using attack drones and ballistic missiles. Damage was recorded in the Vyshhorod and Boryspil districts. Despite the assault, no civilian casualties or injuries were reported. In the Vyshhorod district, a hangar facility was damaged, while in the Boryspil district, an educational institution, a private residence, and an enterprise area were affected. Rescue teams and emergency services have been deployed to address the damage.
Combined Assault and Its Aftermath
Over the course of the night, fighters from the Clean Sky project managed to shoot down thirty enemy drones on the approaches to the Kyiv region. The Clean Sky project is an initiative of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration. On the night of June 18, Russian forces launched a combined attack on Ukraine, deploying seven ballistic missiles and 239 attack drones of various types.
The attack involved the launch of Iskander-M and S-400 ballistic missiles from Russia's Voronezh, Bryansk, and Kursk regions. The occupiers used 239 Shahed-type attack drones, including jet-powered variants, as well as Gerbera, Italmas, and Parody decoy drones. Launches were conducted from areas near Kursk, Orel, and Prymorsk-Akhtarsk, as well as from temporarily occupied Crimea and Donetsk region.
Without the professional and selfless work of our defenders, the consequences could have been far more severe. - Mykola Kalashnyk
These events underscore the ongoing military operations in Ukraine and the critical importance of air defense systems in protecting civilians. The fighters of the Clean Sky project demonstrated effectiveness in neutralizing enemy drones, a key capability amid persistent threats from Russian forces. The rapid response to the aftermath highlights the efficiency of rescue services and their readiness to handle emergencies.
In a related incident, the air defense forces showcased their capabilities by successfully intercepting nearly 100 drones during the same night assault on the Kyiv region. This highlights the critical role of effective air defense systems in mitigating threats and protecting civilian lives. For a detailed account of the air defense operations and their impact, read more about the successful downing of drones during the attack.