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Russians attacked Kyiv with missiles to disrupt supplies of Western weapons - British Ministry of Defence

Enemy Kh-101 cruise missiles struck the capital's railway infrastructure.

Russians attacked Kyiv with missiles to disrupt supplies of Western weapons - British Ministry of Defence
Consequences of the missile attack on Kyiv
Photo: Max Trebukhov

Russia's missile attack on Kyiv on Sunday (June 5th) was probably an attempt to disrupt supplies of Western military equipment to Ukraine.

This was announced on Twitter by the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom, citing intelligence.

It is noted, in the early hours of 5 June, russian Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles struck rail infrastructure in Kyiv, likely in an attempt disrupt the supply of Western military equipment to frontline Ukrainian units.

In the Donbas, heavy fighting continues in the contested town of Sieverodonetsk and russian forces continue to push towards Sloviansk as part of their attempted encirclement of Ukrainian forces.

At sea, following the loss of the cruiser Moskva in April, russian forces have likely moved multiple air defence assets to Snake Island in the western Black Sea, including SA-15 and SA-22 systems.

It is likely these weapons are intended to provide air defence for russian naval vessels operating around Snake Island.

Russia's activity on Snake Island contributes to its blockade of the Ukrainian coast and hinders the resumption of maritime trade, including exports of Ukrainian grain.

It will be recalled that on April 5, invaders fired a missile at the Darnytsia Car Repair Plant in Kyiv. One person was injured in the attack and hospitalised. The missiles destroyed a shop repairing grain wagons.

The russians said they had struck at tanks and armoured vehicles provided by Eastern European countries, which were allegedly on the territory of the DVRZ.

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