Whereas the eyes of the world are fixated on the Israel-Iran conflict, again in Europe Russia and Ukraine proceed of their fourth yr of conflict.
Final evening, a large air raid on Kiev left a number of targets burning, together with drone-filled hangars on the Nationwide Aviation College.
Following a large geranium drone strike, the Russian Navy and Aerospace Forces additionally launched missile strikes in opposition to Ukraine, reportedly together with 3 Kinzhal Hypersonic ballistic missiles.
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Every little thing is on fireplace: A brand new wave of missiles and drones attacked the Kiev airport “Zhulyany” with the positioning space of the “Patriot” air protection system
The airport was first hit by Geranium drones and cruise missiles for the second time that evening. pic.twitter.com/J9RnpJJ6yy
— (@SMO_VZ) June 17, 2025
Kiev has been burning for hours: after the Geranium drones, a strike was launched by Kinzhal missiles from MiG-31 plane and Kalibr missiles from Navy ships.
A serious fireplace is targeting the territory of the Zhulyany airport, the place launchers and different components of the Patriot air protection system are situated.
Zhulyany airport in Kiev.
Dozens of hits on this base tonight with a mixture of weapons.
5 Kinzhals
2-4 iskanders
Dozens of “turbo” Gerans (jet engine)
4-8 cruise missiles. https://t.co/Nq1g7bqLJw pic.twitter.com/MSbfj9piFc— ayden (@squatsons) June 17, 2025
Slavyangrad reported:
“Final evening, Geraniums carried out a bunch strike on the Zhulyany airport and the city close to it. Quite a few buildings of the aviation institute had been reportedly broken, and a Patriot air protection system was destroyed.
In line with preliminary knowledge, the evening assault on Kiev was aimed completely at army and paramilitary infrastructure, which is confirmed by the geography of the fires, recorded by thermal anomalies.
These hit had been:
▪️ Kiev Armored Plant
▪️482nd Design and Expertise Middle of the Ministry of Protection of Ukraine (army unit A-2070)
▪️1899th Central Base for Restore and Storage of Communication Gear (army unit A-0476)
▪️195th Central Base of Railway Gear (army unit T-0710)
▪️Warehouses southeast of the Antonov plant – in line with unofficial knowledge, there may have been already assembled drones there, prepared to be used.
▪️The territory of Zhulyany airport, the place, apparently, at the very least three flights landed.
Specific emphasis was positioned on amenities that make sure the restoration and restore of armored autos, the meeting of drones and their subsequent dispatch nearer to the entrance line.”
Kiev
Final evening, Gerani carried out a bunch strike on the Zhulyany airport and the city close to it. Quite a few buildings of the aviation institute had been reportedly broken, and a Patriot air protection system was destroyed. pic.twitter.com/8Ns2Y2wkTm
— Black Diamond (@blackdiammon) June 17, 2025
Some strikes additionally focused the port metropolis of Odessa:
‼️ Ukraine was underneath huge assault as nicely.
This man in Odessa was smoking near a Geran drone influence.
Uff fortunate pic.twitter.com/ZfcTW1f2j5
— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) June 17, 2025
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