On May 29, 2023, at approximately 11:30 (EET), the Kyiv region was attacked by ballistic missiles launched from
What is known
Speaker of the Ukrainian Air Force Colonel Yuriy Ignatreported that Russia probably used 9M723 missiles from the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system, which fly along a ballistic trajectory. Later this information was confirmed.
Also, the blow was struck by Iskander-K.These are cruise missiles. It's easier to knock them down. To intercept ballistic threats, Patriot and SAMP / T anti-aircraft missile systems are used. In total, the air defense system was able to shoot down 11 out of 11 Iskander-K and Iskander-M missiles.