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Ukrainian Soldier Natalia Grabarchuk Shoots Down Russian Missile with Igla MANPADS During Major Attack, Killing Eight

Nov 17, 2024, 11:34 AM

On November 17, Ukrainian soldier Natalia Grabarchuk successfully shot down a Russian cruise missile using an Igla MANPADS during a significant aerial assault by Russia. This marked Grabarchuk's first combat launch and resulted in a direct hit. Prior to her military service, she worked as a kindergarten teacher and has been part of the anti-aircraft missile unit of the Galicia-Volyn Radiotechnical Brigade since 2021. The attack from Russia reportedly killed at least eight people and raised concerns about power shortages as winter approaches.