Russia readies to launch RS-26 intercontinental ballistic missile to strike Kyiv

Ukrainian media outlets report that the Russian Armed Forces are preparing to launch an RS-26 intercontinental ballistic missile from Kapustin-Yar in the Astrakhan region.

Russian Geran loitering munitions were launched from the Kursk region towards Ukraine.

The Kyiv authorities raised alarm after warnings of a massive Russian airstrike from the US Embassy.

Ukrainian observers claim that the Russian Aerospace Forces have significantly increased the number of Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers at bases in the European part of the country. Another 18 were spotted at bases near Ukraine, bringing the total to 29 aircraft.


Author`s name
Petr Ermilin