Ukrainian Capital Braces for Another Onslaught
After a brutal barrage on Kyiv last Wednesday—ballistic missiles and drones raining down from the sky—city officials are calling out the possibility of a massive follow‑up attack.
Early Morning Alert
At exactly 7:20 am local time, Mayor Vitaly Klitschko sounded the alarm: “Our air defenses have fired in response as missiles and drones were inbound.”
What the Hottest Kid in Town Says
- “I heard the boom of ballistic missiles,” one Kyiv insider told LondonLovesBusiness.com.
- His extra‑special informant mentioned “North Korean‑type missiles with attacking drones.”
Defenders to the Rescue
Ukrainian air forces shot down several cruise missiles and ballistic rockets, plus up to ten drones. The source described a scene of debris falling onto buildings and a few drones ending up lost in the chaos.
With the sirens still ringing, locals are on high alert as officials warn that the war could intensify once more.
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Ukraine’s Army Facing a Storm of Drones and Unseen Threats
Every Night a Storm…
An insider reports that the skies over Kyiv have turned into a chaotic ballet of drones. For three straight weeks, a nightly barrage of about 60 drones has been making its way down. The Ukrainian defense forces are knocking down around 40 of them, while a handful—roughly 10–15—make a quick escape. The aftermath? Ground crews are collecting the dragon‑fly shards from those mid‑air encounters.
Strategic Air Assaults… Still No Success
Even when the military launches inter‑ballistic missiles, the shots are intercepted before they can make a splash on Kyiv. Moscow says it’s “stacking up for the winter,” but those plans are paying for their own downfall.
Zelensky on the Frontlines
President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted these relentless strikes in an interview: “We’re under a new combined attack again, and our cities are holding strong. Our air‑defender systems fought back and won.” He underlined that interceptor missiles, a delivery of defense systems in agreements, and electronic warfare gear are not mere luxuries—they’re lifelines.
Euro‑Security Council’s Caution
Senior official Andrii Kovalenko warned on Telegram, “Russia has gathered a large cache of missiles for the winter, and strategic aviation is proving serious.” The aim is to keep the Ukrainian defenders on alert: “All of the plans of the enemy are open to our eyes and we’re going to counter them.”
Cold War Finishing Touch‑Off
NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte highlighted that Ukraine must brace for the toughest winter the conflict has ever seen—since the war began in 2022.
What It Means for the People on the Ground
- Drones are draining resources and heightening risk for civilians.
- International support from NATO allies remains critical for defense.
- Every piece of intercept or counter‑measure hardware is now a life‑saving effort.
