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Drones attack rocket test range used to launch ballistic missile at Ukraine

22 November, 2024 Friday
18:16

On Thursday, November 21, the Kapustin Yar missile test range in Russia's Astrakhan region was attacked by drones

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Russia’s Telegram channel Astra reported this.

According to the report, at least two drones made it through and struck the 105th assembly of the missile test range. Russian authorities confirmed the attack but didn't provide details.

The governor of the Astrakhan region said, "This morning, Ukrainian forces attempted to attack the northern part of the region again. Some drones were jammed by electronic warfare, while others were shot down by air defense. The downed drone caused a fire, but it was quickly put out by emergency crews. There were no injuries or damage to civilian infrastructure."

  • On Thursday, November 21, the Russian army launched an attack on Ukraine using MiG-31K and Tu-95 aircraft, targeting the Dnipropetrovsk region.
  • On November 21, Russian forces launched an intercontinental ballistic missile, along with Kinzhal and Kh-101 missiles, at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense destroyed six targets. Russia launched the intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine from the Kapustin Yar missile test range.
  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that on November 21, Russian forces used a new missile against Ukraine, possibly an intercontinental ballistic missile.
  • Ukraine's Foreign Ministry is pursuing diplomatic measures and leveraging UN and NATO mechanisms in response to Russia's use of a new missile resembling an intercontinental ballistic missile.
  • Valentyn Badrak, Director of the Center for Army, Conversion and Disarmament Studies, a military expert, believes that Putin's actions are aimed at political bargaining to make him a winner in the eyes of the Russian audience.
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