Ukraine: Air Defense Thwarts Further Russian Missile Attack on Kyiv

MAY 16 2023·UPDATED MAY 17 2023

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The Spin

Pro-Ukraine narrative

Thanks to the work of air defenses, Ukraine destroyed all 18 of the missiles fired by Russia in the latest attack, while minimal damage was recorded to infrastructure and buildings. Moscow's vicious assault was effectively countered in this success for Ukraine.

Pro-Russia narrative

Using its advanced Kinzhal missiles, Russia destroyed Ukraine's recently delivered US Patriot air defense system and also hit Ukrainian units and ammunition storage facilities. The high-precision strikes were a strategic victory that has denied Kyiv use of a key piece of military technology and deprived Ukraine of crucial resources.

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