These images show Ukrainian air defence destroying a Russian cruise missile using an American Browning M2 machine gun.
The footage shows the Ukrainian air defence forces firing ordnance into the night sky and taking down the Russian cruise missile, which can be seen exploding in the air as it hit.
The images obtained from the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Thursday, 21st March, along with a statement saying: “During a nighttime missile attack on the approach to the capital, a mobile fire team of the Land Forces destroyed an enemy cruise missile with fire from a Browning M2 machine gun.
“This is not the first time this unit has shot down a cruise missile!
“Training plus cohesion equals results.”
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has reported that between the 24th of February 2022 and the 22nd of March 2024. Russia has incurred losses amounting to approximately 434,710 personnel, 6,840 tanks, 13,111 armoured combat vehicles, 10,775 artillery units. 1,018 multiple launch rocket systems, 723 air defence systems, 347 warplanes, 325 helicopters, 8,388 drones, 1,953 cruise missiles, 26 warships, 1 submarine, 14,287 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,749 units of special equipment.
Top Ukrainian Commander Says His Troops Took Out Russian Cruise Missile
The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) faced a blackout after a “massive missile attack on Ukraine” on Friday morning severed one of its power lines, according to the Ukrainian military administration for the region.
The attack disconnected the external overhead line of PL-750kV Dniprovska, crucial for the power station’s safety systems. Currently, the ZNPP is linked to the Ukrainian power system via the PL-330kV Zaporizhzhia TPP Ferosplavna transmission line. Which Ukrainian energy workers repaired just last week following another Russian shelling.
The largest nuclear power station in Europe, under Russian control, reported one of its two high-voltage lines supplying electricity was down.
Accusations against the occupying forces include removing Ukrainian staff. Allegedly rigging the plant with explosives, and linking it to the war frontline.
On 15th March, the International Atomic Energy Agency’s director general expressed deep concern about the plant’s nuclear safety and security. Citing its extremely fragile and vulnerable power situation.
Ukraine’s state hydropower company confirmed that the DniproHES hydroelectric dam in Zaporizhzhia struck in Friday morning’s Russian airstrikes, causing a fire at the station. Emergency services and energy workers are currently working the scene.
Ukrainian Air Defence Shoots Down Russian Cruise Missiles Aimed At Critical Civilian Infrastructure
In the US, Republican congressman Ken Buck has made history by becoming the first from his party to sign a discharge petition. Allowing the Ukraine aid bill to proceed to a vote. Buck, who is retiring, secured the 188th signature out of the necessary 218 on the Democratic petition. This bill aims to allocate around USD 60 billion to support Ukraine’s defence against the Russian invasion, despite House Speaker Mike Johnson’s opposition.
EU leaders at a Brussels summit yesterday have agreed in principle to allocate the majority of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, amounting to around EUR 3 billion this year.
The first transfer is expected to occur in July. Additionally, Ursula Von der Leyen, the head of the European Commission. Announced that the EU is considering raising tariffs on Russian grain, including stolen Ukrainian grain, entering the EU market.
