On July 24th, Russians attacked an OПК facility in Kyiv region, resulting in 10 fatalities. The “Armada” Association provided details about the event and how invitations were distributed.
This information is available on the official page of the “Armada” Association.
The Association asserts that the event was conducted in a closed format. It was a practical demonstration of Ukrainian technologies aimed at protecting critical infrastructure from modern aerial threats. Representatives from the defense industry and potential system users participated in the event.
The organizers state that:
- The event’s location was not publicly disclosed. Invitations were distributed exclusively on an addressed basis, and the exact location was communicated after participant registration and verification.
- Publications about previous events appeared only after their conclusion. The use of these materials as proof of the current event’s openness is misleading.
- This was a practical demonstration, not an exhibition.
During the event, the organizers aimed to test the performance of air target detection and interception systems, unmanned interceptors, counter-drone technologies, EW, RER, and radar systems, along with other solutions. Their testing requires open space and the possibility of practical application.
The Association has declared full cooperation with the investigation and readiness to provide all information to competent authorities to establish the circumstances under which data about the event’s location might have reached the enemy.
Previously, it was reported that law enforcement detained the organizer of the event for the Ukrainian defense industry complex in Kyiv region on July 24th. The location of the event was attacked by Russians.
What is known about the Russian army’s strike on the training ground in Kyiv region on July 24th
On the afternoon of July 24th, the Russian army attacked a private sports complex in Kyiv region with ballistic missiles, where representatives of the Ukrainian defense industry were present.
According to Ruslan Oliynyk, the acting head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, the Bucha district was most affected by the Russian attack. 27 private houses and 44 cars were damaged there.
“According to preliminary information, the strike was carried out on the territory of a private training ground where events were taking place. This information is currently being thoroughly verified,” the official wrote on Facebook.
Yuriy Ihnat, the head of the Communications Department of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stated in the “United News” telethon that Russian troops attacked Ukraine from the northern direction. He confirmed the impact of two ballistic missiles in the Kyiv region.
“We have two ‘Oniks’ (medium-range anti-ship missile – ed.) and three ballistic missiles as of now. There was information about 10 missiles; various Telegram channels were writing about it. So far, we have three missiles. Air defense managed to intercept one of them, but unfortunately, two were not intercepted. And these two impacts were recorded precisely in the Kyiv region,” said the colonel.
In a comment to Suspilne, the press service of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine referred to the area in Kyiv region hit by Russians as a “civilian object” that does not fall under the operational control of the Defense Forces.
Source: suspilne.media