One Ukrainian news outlet likened the footage of the missile being intercepted to 'fireworks.'
from Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, commander of the Ukrainian Air Force. In the post, Oleshchuk credited the intercepted strike to Air Command Pivden .
"For those who do not sleep - the morning combat work of the soldiers of the air command 'South' on [Russian cruise missiles!" the lieutenant general's post read."September 17, 2023. Odesa. Your favorite city can sleep peacefully! Thank you soldiers! Together to victory!" Soldiers fortify streets in Odesa, Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force on Sunday confirmed that a Russian missile was successfully shot down over the city.Oleshchuk's post also included a short clip showing the dazzling and harrowing moment that the missile was shot down. In the 16-second clip, the air force's anti-missile munition can be seen arcing up into the sky and then down toward its target.
"Shooting down Russian cruise missiles over Odesa region during yet another massive Russian attack on Ukraine last night," he wrote in his post alongside the video.Shooting down Russian cruise missiles over Odesa region during yet another massive Russian attack on Ukraine last night.
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