On the night of July 18–19, Kyiv was hit by a record number of… (киев · ракета · баллистический)
On the night of July 18–19, Kyiv was hit by a record number of ballistic missiles, with nearly 40 launched in 53 minutes, causing fires and heavy smoke. The attack targeted military infrastructure in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, according to Ukrainian media and monitoring sources.
Consensus
- A large-scale missile attack occurred on Kyiv during the night of July 18–19.
- Approximately 40 ballistic missiles were launched at Kyiv within a 53-minute period.
- The attack caused fires and heavy smoke in the city.
- Monitorwar confirmed the number of missiles launched.
- The missile strikes targeted military infrastructure in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast.
Points of divergence
- The attacks were carried out using operational-tactical complexes 'Iskander-M' and hypersonic cruise missiles 'Zircon'. — vesti
- Fires broke out in Kyiv after the explosions, and the city was enveloped in thick smoke. The Ministry of Defense of Russia stated that Russian forces conducted group strikes on military industrial facilities involved in rocket and drone development. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Kyiv Suffers Record Attack by Ballistic Missiles — Вести
- Record number of ballistic missiles launched at Kyiv on the night of July 19 — Вечерняя Москва