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Russian Kinzhal missile downed near Kyiv

A Russian Kinzhal aeroballistic missile was downed over the Kyiv region after being diverted by Ukrainian electronic jamming.

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Kyiv region, Ukraine
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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 13:09 UTC
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A Russian Kinzhal aeroballistic missile was downed over the Kyiv region after being diverted by Ukrainian electronic jamming. The missile reportedly fell harmlessly into a field, causing no casualties or significant damage. This incident highlights the continued effectiveness of Ukraine's electronic warfare systems against some of Russia's most advanced munitions. The Kinzhal is a hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile that Russia has frequently touted as being nearly impossible to intercept.
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