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Ukrainian Forces Launch 10 Missile Strikes, Including ATACMS and Storm Shadow, in Rostov Region Targeting Kamensk-Shakhtinsky

Dec 18, 2024, 03:55 PM

Ukrainian missile strikes targeting the Rostov region of Russia have reportedly commenced, with the Ukrainian Armed Forces launching at least 10 missiles, including ATACMS and Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missiles. The strikes were aimed at the city of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, where local authorities reported that all missiles were intercepted by Russian air defenses. The Acting Governor of Rostov Oblast, Yury Slyusar, confirmed that Russian air defenses were activated in response to the attack. Preliminary reports indicate that the missile strikes were the first use of Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles in the conflict. There were no reported casualties, although a residential building in the village of Malaya Kamenka sustained damage. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing assessments of the impact and effectiveness of the missile defenses.