UkraineZaporozhye region, Ukraine
Russia intercepts HIMARS rocket in Zaporozhye
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 19:59 UTC · 1 source
In Ukraine's Zaporozhye region, Russian air defense units from the 'East' military grouping successfully intercepted a HIMARS rocket during combat duty. The engagement reportedly prevented the strike from hitting Russian artillery and assault units operating along the front line. The Russian military claims continuous monitoring of the airspace by its air defense calculations is effectively preventing surprise attacks.
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 19:59 UTC · First reported: 3h ago