Ukraine updates: Russia says shot down 8 US ATACMS

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<B>Russia has warned that the US-supplied missiles could spark a hypersonic ballistic missile attack on central Kyiv. Meanwhile, authorities had to temporarily suspend operations at the airport in St Petersburg. Follow DW.</B>

Russian said it shot down eight US-made ATACMS missiles, which data show have a range of up to 300 kilometers (190 miles).

Meanwhile, Russian authorities had to temporarily halt operations at the airport in St Petersburg, citing safety reasons.

Take off and landing at Pulkovo airport in St Petersburg were suspended for a few hours, amid reports of Ukrainian drones in the vicinity.

Here are the latest developments in Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Saturday, January 4, 2025.