Explosions reported in Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi oblasts as Air Force warns Russia launched Kinzhal missiles
Russian forces unleashed a batch of Kinzhal ballistic missiles against Ukraine late on Aug.
5, targeting central and western regions, Ukraine's Air Force reported[1]. A Kyiv Independent reporter confirmed that two loud explosions had been heard in the city of Zhytomyr. The Khmelnytskyi Oblast military administration also reported explosions in the region, urging civilians to take shelter.
According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russian forces launched Kinzhal missiles from around the Russian city of Tambov. The report also said that Russian missiles appeared to be heading toward Vinnytsia and Kyiv oblasts, although these regions' governors have not reported any explosions yet. There are no reports on casualties or damage yet.
Ukraine's Air Force confirmed[2] shooting down a Russian Kinzhal missile for the first time in early May, shortly after the arrival of U.S. Patriot air defense systems - which enable Ukraine to shoot down ballistic missiles.
Asami Terajima
Reporter
Asami Terajima is a reporter at the Kyiv Independent. She previously worked as a business reporter for the Kyiv Post focusing on international trade, infrastructure, investment and energy.
Originally from Japan, Terajima moved to Ukraine during childhood and completed her bachelor's degree in Business Administration at William Woods University in Missouri, U.S.A.
She is the winner of the 2023 George Weidenfeld Prize, awarded for "excellent investigative and courageous research activities" as part of Germany's prestigious Axel Springer Prize.