Six Russian Balloons Spotted Over Kyiv, Most Shot Down – Officials

Last Update: February 15, 2023, 23:49 IST

A Russian army soldier carries his equipment after an exercise at a military training ground in Russia's controlled Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.  (AP Photo/Alexei Alexandrov)

A Russian army soldier carries his equipment after an exercise at a military training ground in the Russian-controlled Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Alexei Alexandrov)

The balloons may have been carrying corner reflectors and reconnaissance equipment

The military administration of the Ukrainian capital said on Wednesday that six Russian balloons were spotted over Kiev and most were shot down after being engaged by air defences.

It said on the Telegram messaging app that the balloons may have been fitted with corner reflectors and reconnaissance equipment.

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