On the evening of August 2, Russia fired eight missiles into Ukrainian territory, seven of which were shot down by the Air Defense of Ukraine. Source: Yurii Ihnat, spokesman for the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on Facebook Excerpt: “On August 2 at approximately 17:00 the invaders launched a missile attack from the Caspian Sea using Tu-95 (Tu-160) strategic bombers. A total of eight X-101 (X-555) cruise missiles were fired in the direction of the central, southern and western regions of Ukraine. Seven of the eight missiles were shot down by the Air Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Six missiles were shot down by anti-aircraft missile forces and another by a fighter pilot of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Unfortunately, the eighth missile hit an anti-aircraft missile system in the Lviv region. Information on casualties and damage is clarified.” Earlier: An airstrike alert was issued Tuesday for almost all of Ukraine. Journalists are fighting on their own front lines. Become our patron, support our work!