Ukraine says its air defences intercept five Russian ballistic missiles in overnight attacks, as Kyiv continues efforts to harden its air defence systems. Multiple reports state the Ukrainian Air Force credits its interceptions with downing five ballistic missiles, described as harder to intercept than drones or cruise missiles. One outlet notes the interceptions mark the first time in nearly two weeks that Ukraine claims to have shot down Russian ballistic missiles, rather than other types of projectiles. The accounts focus on Kyiv’s ongoing air-defence posture, with attention on improvements and resilience against missile strikes. While the reports do not provide consistent additional details on the missile launch locations, targets, or the specific defensive assets used, they agree on the core outcome: five ballistic missiles are intercepted by Ukrainian forces. The reporting reflects Ukraine’s communications about air-defence effectiveness during this period, amid the wider backdrop of continued Russian attacks.