Russia has warned that US-provided missiles may spark a high-speed ballistic missile strike on central Kyiv. Meanwhile, authorities were forced to temporarily halt operations at St Petersburg airport.
Russia asserts it downed eight US-made ATACMS missiles, with data displaying a range of up to 190 miles.
Airport operations in St Petersburg were briefly suspended by Russian authorities owing to safety concerns.
Flights taking off and landing at Pulkovo airport in St Petersburg were temporarily suspended for several hours, due to reports of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles in the area.
Here are the latest developments in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Saturday, January 4, 2025 results in.
Flights at St Petersburg airport have been temporarily suspended.
Russian authorities have temporarily halted operations at the St Petersburg airport, citing safety concerns.
Flights to and from Pulkovo airport in St Petersburg were temporarily grounded due to reports of the presence of Ukrainian drones in the surrounding area.
Russia’s Defense Ministry announced that 16 Ukrainian drones were destroyed over the provinces of Bryansk, Smolensk, Belgorod, Pskov and Leningrad overnight. These regions encircle the city of St. Petersburg.
Operations recommenced later on Saturday, a representative of Russia’s aviation oversight agency Rosaviatsia stated.
Russia announces that 8 American-made ATACMS missiles were intercepted and downed.
The Russian Defense Ministry stated on Saturday.
“Air defense systems have destroyed eight American-made ATACMS missiles and seventy-two drones,” the Russian Defence Forces informed news agencies. They did not provide information about any possible casualties or damage.
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A warning has been issued by Moscow, stating that if used by Ukraine, it could lead to a hypersonic ballistic missile strike on central Kyiv.
Moscow stated on Saturday that it had gained control of the village of Nadiya in the eastern Luhansk region of Ukraine.
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