Today, February 17, there is a large-scale air alert in Ukraine. It was announced in all regions.
It is reported RBC-Ukraine with reference to map of air alarms.
As of 13:49, the air alert map looks like this:
What is known about the threat from the air
Meanwhile, the monitoring public informs about the take-off of the Russian MiG-31K fighter from the Savasleika airfield in the Russian Federation.
It should be noted that this particular fighter is a potential carrier of Kinzhal hypersonic missiles.
“Takeoff of the MiG-31K of the Russian Air Force. The MiG-31K is a carrier of the Kh-47m2 “Kinzhal” hypersonic missile, which our air defense equipment cannot intercept. Because of this, the alarm has been declared in all regions of Ukraine,” the observers write.
It is also assumed that the Russian MiG-31K can be accompanied by Su-30SM fighters.
We will remind, as previously warned by the Ukrainian military, the threat of enemy missile strikes on Ukraine remains. In particular, and from the waters of the Black Sea, where the Russians keep Caliber.
In addition, the NSDC also warned that Russian forces are preparing a massive missile attack on the anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
