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Russian Kh-101 Missile Hits Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv on Monday, Uses Western Components

Jul 10, 2024, 04:07 AM

A Russian Kh-101 missile struck the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv, contrary to claims by Russian propagandists that it was an American Patriot missile. The Security Service of Ukraine provided evidence confirming the missile's origin. Captured on camera a second before it hit the hospital on Monday, the Kh-101, a sophisticated cruise missile, relies on about 50 western-designed components, highlighting Moscow's ability to circumvent sanctions. The missile's turbojet engine was still functioning, with faint exhaust visible. The incident underscores the ongoing and intensifying air strike campaign by Russia.