Six Russian Balloons Spotted Over Kyiv, Most Shot Down – Officials

Last Updated: February 15, 2023, 23:49 IST

A Russian army soldier carries his equipment after practice on a military training ground in Russian-controlled Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Alexei Alexandrov)

Balloons may have been carrying corner reflectors and reconnaissance equipment

Six Russian balloons were spotted over Kyiv and most were shot down after being engaged by air defences, the Ukrainian capital’s military administration said on Wednesday.

It said on the Telegram messaging app that the balloons may have been carrying corner reflectors and reconnaissance equipment.

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