KYIV, March 24,2024: Russia struck critical infrastructure in Ukraine’s western region of Lviv with missiles early on Sunday, Kyiv said, in a major airstrike that saw one Russian cruise missile briefly fly into Polish airspace according to Warsaw.
Moscow launched 57 missiles and drones in the attack that also targeted the capital Kyiv, two days after the largest aerial bombardment of Ukraine’s energy system in more than two years of full-scale war, Kyiv said.
The strike used Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, which are harder to shoot down, he added, without identifying the facility.
Air defences destroyed 18 of 29 inbound missiles and 25 of 28 attack drones, the air force said.
There was only minor damage from the attack, he said.
POLISH AIRSPACE
Poland’s armed forces said a Russian cruise missile launched at the region of Lviv had violated Poland’s airspace.
Poland’s army spokesperson, Jacek Goryszewski, told reporters that the missile travelled about 2 km (1.2 miles) into Polish airspace before returning to Ukraine.
There was no immediate comment from Russia. Warsaw said it would demand an explanation from Moscow.
