Missiles from Russian strategic bombers entered Ukrainian airspace over Chernihiv
Around 3:35 a.m. on June 29, Ukrainians heard the first alarm signals about a new air attack, which took place right in the heart of the national security ventilation system. According to monitoring sources, at that time, cruise missiles appeared in the sky over northern Chernihiv region, likely launched by Russia's strategic aircraft from Tu-95MSs, with their flight path heading from north to south, despite the complexity and risks of such a tactical operation. Based on information circulated in popular Telegram channels and social media, at 3:36 a.m., the platform "Cruise missiles from Tu-95MS slightly north of Chernihiv, heading to Slavutych" reported the appearance of unknown objects in Ukraine's airspace. Just a minute later, at 3:37 a.m., official representatives of the Ukrainian Air Force confirmed that cruise missiles were detected in the Chernihiv region moving in a south-western direction. This indicates an active phase of enemy reconnaissance and a potential attack, which could have caused significant consequences for both national defense and the civilian population. Ukraine’s Air Command repeatedly urged citizens to stay in safe locations, especially since the current period is particularly dangerous for missile strikes among various man-made threats. It is known that Russian strategic bombers Tu-95MSs are capable of launching cruise missiles over long distances, complicating defense against such attacks, and their routes pass through several airspace borders, making missile strikes possible from any direction. Since this morning, the situation in the region remains tense. Ukrainian troops, particularly air defense forces, have increased their alert levels to intercept and neutralize potentially dangerous targets. Besides Chernihiv, the potential threat has also extended to neighboring regions, raising concerns about the safety of the civilian population and critical infrastructure. Given the escalation, Ukraine continues to seek international support and strengthening of air defense systems. Local authorities urge people to stay alert, follow safety rules, and remain calm. Meanwhile, diplomatic circles call on international partners to intensify efforts to provide Ukraine with modern defense capabilities to secure the country from similar missile attacks in the future. Overall, the missile threat situation remains tense, and the response of Ukrainian forces is focused not only on intercepting and destroying enemy targets in the air but also on fortifying defensive lines across all at-risk regions. According to military reports, the missiles have not yet detonated on Ukrainian territory, and the threat persists — Ukrainian forces continue to monitor the situation and work to prevent the most significant potential damage.