Russia struck warehouses in Kyiv region, Ukraine confirmed new missile systems
In the early hours of August 29, a Russian strike on warehouses in the Bucha district of Kyiv region resulted in fatalities. Ukraine confirmed Russia's use of the modernized Iskander-1000 ballistic missile and the receipt of North Korean KN-30 missiles.
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· 4Российский удар по складам в Киевской области: при детонации боеприпасов погибли 37 человек
1Украина подтвердила применение Россией баллистической ракеты «Искандер-1000» по Киеву
2Россия получила первые северокорейские баллистические ракеты KN-30 для ударов по Украине
3Украина: Россия нанесла удар 17 ракетами и 202 дронами, погибли 2, ранены 29
4Key points
- As a result of a Russian strike on warehouses in the village of Myla, Bucha district, on the night of August 29, 37 people were killed and at least 42 were injured, including four children.
- On August 27, Ukrainian intelligence confirmed Russia's first combat use of the modernized Iskander-1000 ballistic missile with a range of 550 km, which is 41% longer than that of the Iskander-M.
- On August 20, Ukraine confirmed that Russia had received the first batch of North Korean KN-30 ballistic missiles and deployed six launchers in the Voronezh region, enabling strikes on infrastructure in seven regions of Ukraine with 2500 kg warheads.
Why it matters
Ukrainian intelligence confirmed on August 27 that Russia used the modernized 9M723-2 Iskander-1000 ballistic missile against Kyiv; this is the first combat use of the new Iskander variant. The missile's range has been increased to 550 km, which is 41% longer than the Iskander-M's 390 km. On August 20, Ukraine confirmed that Russia had received the first batch of North Korean short-range ballistic missiles Hwasong-11C (KN-30) and deployed six transporter-erector-launchers in the Voronezh region. This enables Russian forces to strike infrastructure in seven regions of Ukraine with warheads weighing 2500 kg.
Earlier
- On the night of August 9, Russia attacked Ukraine with 17 missiles and 202 drones, killing two people and wounding 29.
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