Shot down missiles over Crimea: Russia

by IANS |



Moscow, May 15 (IANS/DPA) Russia's air defences have shot down 10 US-made ATACMS missiles over the annexed Black Sea peninsula of Crimea overnight, the Defence Ministry in Moscow said on Wednesday morning.


It was not possible to independently verify the claim.


The Defence Ministry also reported that 17 Ukrainian drones and other projectiles were shot down over the Russian border regions of Belgorod, Kursk and Bryansk.


Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago. Kyiv has received massive Western support, including military aid, for its defensive campaign. The US is the country's most important backer in that regard.


US Secretary of State Antony Blinken travelled to Kyiv for a surprise visit on Tuesday, where he met President Volodymyr Zelensky. He is set to meet with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Wednesday.


According to Ukrainian media reports, Blinken promised Ukraine weapons aid that could change the situation on the battlefield.


Russia began a major attack on Ukraine's second city of Kharkiv, in the northeast, and the surrounding region four days ago. Moscow's forces have captured several villages and continue to bombard Kharkiv with missiles.


Russian border regions have repeatedly come under fire from Ukraine over the course of the war. Crimea, which was illegally annexed by Moscow in 2014, has also been the target of Ukrainian attacks.



Latest News
Ola Electric's share hits all-time low of Rs 74 ahead of Q2 results Tue, Nov 05, 2024, 04:47 PM
Three injured in stabbing attack at Melbourne shopping centre Tue, Nov 05, 2024, 04:47 PM
Punjab CM condemns violence in Canada Tue, Nov 05, 2024, 04:45 PM
Posters, banners festoon Hyderabad to welcome Rahul Gandhi Tue, Nov 05, 2024, 04:44 PM
Telangana to strictly enforce prohibition on caging of birds Tue, Nov 05, 2024, 04:38 PM
Sensex gains 694 points ahead of closely-fought US election Tue, Nov 05, 2024, 04:31 PM
TN: Leopard kills dog at home stay in Valparai, locals demand immediate capture Tue, Nov 05, 2024, 04:31 PM
Japan, South Korea, US condemn North Korea's latest missile launches amid rising tensions Tue, Nov 05, 2024, 04:15 PM
Attending Lokayukta a 'drama' by Siddaramaiah to escape CBI probe: Pralhad Joshi Tue, Nov 05, 2024, 04:13 PM
UP CM slams JMM leader Alamgir for 'looting' people, likens him to Aurangzeb Tue, Nov 05, 2024, 04:00 PM
Maha polls: Nawab Malik locks horns with Abu Azmi for Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar seat Tue, Nov 05, 2024, 03:58 PM
Seven 'terrorists' killed in military operations in Pakistan Tue, Nov 05, 2024, 03:57 PM
Germany to continue commitment to defence: Scholz Tue, Nov 05, 2024, 03:42 PM
Pakistan may have to change tactics with shorter square boundaries in Adelaide: Matthew Short Tue, Nov 05, 2024, 03:40 PM
India's home textiles industry to see 6-8 pc growth this fiscal Tue, Nov 05, 2024, 03:34 PM