It featured six Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched ballistic missiles (ALBMs) – the largest salvo so far in the war and the largest recorded combat use of this missile. Russia does not have large numbers of this system, rumored to be in the dozens. More on that: /5
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Ukraine fails to intercept any of 210 Kh-22, Kinzhal, S-300 missiles
Ukrainian officials say they cannot intercept Kinzhal, Kh-22 ASCMs and S-300 (SA-20) air defense missiles repurposed for land attack roles. too fast, trajectory is difficult. They claim Russia has fired 210 Kh-22 since 2022, none of them intercepted. /6
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March 8 missile attack less intense but complex
This week's attack (81 missiles) was not the largest in 2023 – the largest occurred a month ago with 105 missiles. This attack differed in the types of systems used, launch locations, launcher variations, and missile trajectories, making it complex to defend against.
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Compilation of 2023 strikes: launch points, missile types, interception rates
I haven’t made my way through all strikes since 2022, so far just 2023 today. I’ve compiled launch points where known, missile type, and interception rates. Sources for now are UAF and western media. I will catalogue Russian info next. /2
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Ukrainian civilians suffer from strikes, need sustained air defense systems
Before I do: there are Ukrainian civilians who suffering and dying from these strikes. I’ve said before, Ukraine needs sustained air defense systems and interceptor missiles and other support, as there is an effort underway to exhaust Ukrainian SAMs over time.
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Comparing Russian missile strikes on Ukraine: doctrine and launch capacity trends
I’ve been comparing Russian missile strikes against Ukraine over the last few months with what is known about their doctrine and launch capacity. I’d like to share a little about recent trends below. /1
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Dmytro’s funeral attended by Zelensky and leaders
Dmytro's funeral was attended by President Volodymyr Zelensky, Finnish President Sana Marin, Commander-in-Chief General Valery Zaluzhny, Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov, Intelligence Chief General Kyrylo Budanov, the General Staff, and others, all kneeling first.
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Discussion on Ukraine’s path following France-Ukraine talks
Following the conversation between @LaurenceBoone in Paris and @StefanishynaO in #Kyiv, I was delighted to begin the next discussion with @Rogryzko, Nadiia Koval from @UA_Institute, Gérard de la Salle and @CarlosCordoue on the path forward" – @EdePoncins
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Ukraine begins regaining control of Kyiv monastery from Russian church
Earlier, the Ukrainian state didn't extend the Russian-affiliated church's lease of another part of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra called the Upper Lavra, starting the process of regaining control over the monastery.
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Moscow Patriarchate Church to Leave Kyiv Lavra
According to a statement by the Culture Ministry, members of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church under the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) must vacate the Lower Lavra, a section of Ukraine's most significant Orthodox monastery, by March 29. https://kyivindependent.com/news-feed/moscow-patriarchate-to-leave-all-premises-of-kyiv-pechersk-lavra