Russia attacks Ukraine with 35 missiles and 185 drones, only two missiles intercepted

Russian forces launched 35 missiles of various types and 185 drones against Ukraine on the night of 31 July-1 August, with Kyiv Oblast being the main target.

Source: Ukraine's Air Force

Details: According to the Air Force, Russia deployed four anti-ship missiles (Zircon and Onyx), 27 Iskander-M ballistic missiles and missiles from S-400 systems, two Kh-31 anti-radiation missiles and two Kh-59/69 air-launched missiles.

The Russians also used 185 unmanned aerial vehicles.

Early reports indicate that as of 09:30, Ukraine's air defence forces had shot down or jammed 156 aerial assets, including two missiles and 154 drones.

Four anti-ship missiles and 26 ballistic missiles, as well as 23 attack drones, struck 21 locations. Debris from intercepted aerial assets fell at a further two locations. Three missiles failed to reach their targets.

At the time of reporting, the attack was still ongoing.

In addition to Kyiv Oblast, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kharkiv and Poltava oblasts were also targeted.

Background: Nine people were killed and more than 30 injured as a result of ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv on the night of 31 July-1 August.

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