The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 18 of 33 Kh-101/Kh505 and Kalibr cruise missiles worth more than $200,000,000

The morning of October 22 began with a missile strike for residents of almost all regions of Ukraine. The Air Force was able to destroy more than half of the Russian cruise missiles in different regions of the country.

Here's What We Know

The command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports the elimination of 18 cruise missiles. In particular, combat aviation, mobile fire teams and anti-aircraft missile units shot down 13 strategic cruise missiles Z-101/Kh-555. At least ten Tu-160 and Tu-95 strategic aircraft were used to launch from Russian territory.

Russia also attacked with ship-based Kalibr cruise missiles. 16 launches were recorded from the waters of the Black Sea. Air defense forces managed to destroy five cruise missiles.

Thus, in the morning of October 22, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 18 cruise missiles worth $201.5 million. The cost of strategic Kh-101/Kh-555 is $13 million, and Kalibr costs $6.5 million.

Source: @kpszsu