Oryol Oblast, Russia Hit By Rocket Fire
Russian official says air defense systems shot down Ukrainian rocket
Russian military officials say they shot down a Ukrainian rocket attack on Oryol Oblast, Russia, on Tuesday, October 11. The incident marks the second time in less than a month that a Ukrainian missile has hit Russia.
According to Andrey Klychkov, governor of Oryol Oblast, the Ukrainian rocket was shot down over the village of Klyukvino.
RIA Novosti reported that Klychkov said there were no casualties or damage.
Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the missile attack
Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the missile attack. However, Ukrainian officials have said that they are targeting Russian military targets in response to Russia's illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory.
The missile attack comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Russia has been shelling Ukrainian territory for months, and Ukraine has been launching retaliatory strikes.
The attack is a reminder of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine
The missile attack is a reminder of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The conflict has been going on for over eight years and has claimed the lives of thousands of people.
The international community has condemned Russia's aggression against Ukraine and called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Oryol Oblast, a border region of Russia, is about 150 miles from the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv
Oryol Oblast is a border region of Russia that is about 150 miles from the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.
It is possible that the Ukrainian rocket was targeting a military base or other military target in Oryol Oblast.
The attack is likely to further escalate tensions between Russia and Ukraine
The missile attack is likely to further escalate tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting its territory, and Ukraine has accused Russia of shelling its territory.
The international community is concerned about the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine
The international community is concerned about the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The conflict has already claimed the lives of thousands of people and displaced millions more.