Russia rains down missiles, attacks shake a series of Ukrainian cities

Missiles fell on Kiev after a Russian raid on January 23 (Photo: Reuters).

The Ukrainian General Staff announced that the Russian army launched 41 missiles into Ukraine on the night of January 22 and early morning of January 23, of which 21 were shot down by Ukrainian air defense forces.

In the latest attack, Russia attacked Ukrainian cities with cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, anti-aircraft guided missiles, and air-to-ground missiles. Air raid warnings were heard throughout Ukraine.

At least six people were killed and more than 50 injured in attacks in Kiev, Kharkov, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk provinces, according to Ukrainian officials.

Ukrainian officials confirmed that this Russian raid mainly targeted Ukraine's two largest cities, Kiev and Kharkov.

Building destroyed after raids in Kiev (Photo: Reuters).

The Ukrainian armed forces announced that they shot down 5 Iskander ballistic missiles, 1 Kh-59 guided missile and all 15/15 Russian Kh-101/555/55 cruise missiles.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the Moscow military launched four S-300/400 missiles from Belgorod province at Kharkov. About 12 Iskander-M ballistic missiles were also launched from Belgorod and Voronezh provinces.

Russian Tu-95 and Tu-22 strategic bombers are believed to have launched 15 Kh-101/555/55 cruise missiles and 8 Kh-22 missiles. The Ukrainian military detected 2 Kh-59 guided missiles launched from 2 Su-34 aircraft.

According to Ukrainian officials, many cars were burned and buildings were damaged after the Russian attack early this morning. Missile fragments also damaged buildings and vehicles. Ukraine is continuing to count the loss of life and property.

Kiev residents stand near a destroyed building after a Russian raid on January 23 (Photo: Reuters).

The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed today that Moscow had launched missile attacks on Ukrainian defense production facilities and hit all targets.

The Russian Defense Ministry said the attacks were carried out with air- and ground-launched missiles targeting Ukrainian missile, explosives and ammunition production facilities.

According to experts, Russia has changed its previous missile strategy to a new one that could have more serious implications for Ukraine's efforts on the battlefield.

Moscow has targeted Ukraine's arms industry and the logistics routes used to get weapons to the front lines, as Kiev's ability to produce its own weapons becomes more important than ever as Western military aid dwindles.

While Russia continues to attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, it has changed its strategy and targets. Moscow has targeted Ukrainian equipment, including weapons factories or weapons being shipped to the front lines.

Russia has also acknowledged this strategy, recently announcing that it has targeted and attacked ammunition and drone production facilities in Ukraine, two of Ukraine’s most effective weapons in repelling Russian forces.

The strategy comes at a crucial time for Ukraine, as Kiev ramps up production of weapons and ammunition amid delays in military aid from allies.

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