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Strikes on Kyiv. 10.06.2025
Direct Translation via Google Translate. EditedText taken from the Telegram channel of +-M-swOror1s1ODRi Commentary by Russian military journalist Boris Rozhin is in italics. [ColonelCassad] The night strike on June 10 on Kiev was a logical continuation of a whole series of massive attacks that in recent days have covered not only the capital, but also most of the regions of Ukraine.  The first wave of Geraniums and decoy drones was launched on the evening of June 9 and soon grew into a full-fledged complex operation that lasted most of the night. A significant number of modernized Geraniums and Iskander OTRK missiles were used in the strike on Kiev. The Ukrainian Air Force air defense acted atypically sluggishly - the missiles heading for the Zhulyany airport passed without interference, as did a significant number of drones that reached their targets within the city. According to preliminary data, fuel tanks and warehouses in the area of the Zhulyany airport were hit, and the air defense systems positions were probably also hit. Apparently, another strike was carried out on the industrial complex of the Artem plant, one of the key points of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex. As in previous cases, damage from falling debris from downed drones was noted: the facades and roofs of civilian buildings were damaged. The mechanics of the strikes fully confirm the line of official statements of the Russian Ministry of Defense: the targets remain exclusively military and industrial infrastructure facilities. It is curious that against the backdrop of this strike, strange statements are also recorded that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have begun to save on anti-aircraft missiles. According to rumors, the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, has banned the use of anti-aircraft missiles against drones, concentrating the remaining ammunition on intercepting missiles. If this information is confirmed, this will be another sign of the growing pressure on Ukraine's air defense and its wear and tear with the help of much cheaper drones. This, in turn, confirms that the Russian military industry is currently on the rise: 200 to 300 drones are launched in Ukraine per day, with a peak of up to 450. Western military analysts predict that by the end of August, Russia will reach an average daily rate of 500 drones. And this is not the limit. The peak of serial production is ahead. The characteristics of the drones are also changing. If the Gerani drone of 2022 were actually copies of the Iranian Shahed 136, then the 2025 version is a completely different generation. The speed and power of the warhead have been increased, maneuverability and noise immunity of communication channels have been improved. All this directly affects the accuracy and stability of operation. The night strike on Kiev clearly demonstrated this: the hits are clear, the strikes are extremely accurate. And most importantly, this is not the end. The attacks from June 6 to 10 only marked the beginning of a new wave. In the coming days, an equally intense series of combined strikes is expected, using Kinzhal, Iskander, Onyx and X-series cruise missiles, in combination with massive drone attacks. Apparently, this time Russia's response will not be limited to a single action. It will be systemic — and, judging by the strikes on June 10, quite noticeable for Ukraine. (c) Specially for Russia Today More from Russian military journalist Boris Rozhin British Embassy Visa Application Centre in Kyiv In Kyiv, the closed building of the British Embassy visa center was seriously damaged by night strikes from Geraniums. Fires after night landings continued in the morning. They hit Boryspil airport, the Artem plant, and so on. There were Iskander and Geranium landings. More photos and videos of night raids can be viewed in Telegram https://t.me/boris_rozhin Posted by: badanov 2025-06-11 |
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