Senior US Official: Russian Military Has Launched 480 Missiles in Ukraine

Senior US Official: Russian Military Has Launched 480 Missiles in Ukraine
A blast is seen in the TV tower, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Kiev, Ukraine, on March 1, 2022. Carlos Barria/Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A U.S. Department of Defense official on Thursday said that Russian forces have launched more than 480 missiles into Ukraine since the invasion started eight days ago.

The majority of the missiles, the official said, are being fired from mobile systems inside Ukraine. About 160 missiles have been fired from the Russian side into Ukraine, while about 70 were fired from Belarus, and around 10 were fired from the Black Sea.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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