Ukraine's Overnight Tally Downed No Ballistic Missiles. Zelensky Brings Trump a Patriot Ask.
Russia and Ukraine struck energy and industrial targets hours before Zelensky meets Trump, putting air defense and Kyiv's refinery campaign at the center of the talks.
Russia and Ukraine struck energy and industrial targets hours before Zelensky meets Trump, putting air defense and Kyiv's refinery campaign at the center of the talks.
Russia launched ballistic, cruise and anti-ship missiles alongside 212 drones at Ukraine overnight Sept. 21-22. Ukraine’s Air Force said it shot down or suppressed 186 targets: one of four Kalibr missiles, all eight Banderol/Dan-T missiles and 177 drones. Its tally listed no intercepted Oniks or Iskander-M, S-400 or KN-23 ballistic missiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Russia fire at Ukraine overnight on Sept. 21-22?
Oniks anti-ship missiles, Iskander-M/S-400/KN-23 ballistic missiles, four Kalibr cruise missiles, eight Banderol/Dan-T missiles and 212 Shahed-type drones including jet-powered ones, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
How many targets did Ukraine's air defense stop?
186 as of 08:00 on Sept. 22: one Kalibr, eight Banderol/Dan-T missiles and 177 drones, the Air Force said. Its tally listed no Oniks or ballistic missiles among them.
Which Russian refineries did Ukraine hit?
Ukraine's General Staff said it struck Rosneft's Kuibyshev refinery in Samara and Bashneft-UNPZ in Ufa, Bashkortostan, with fires at both.
What is Zelensky asking Trump for?
An energy truce, and, per Reuters, a way to source US-made Patriot missiles for winter if Russia does not de-escalate.
Why do Patriots matter here?
Ballistic missiles can only be intercepted by Patriot air defense missiles, which are in short supply, Reuters reported.
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