Ukraine has claimed that it has successfully intercepted a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using its newly acquired American-made Patriot defense systems, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk announced the operation on Telegram, indicating that the Kinzhal-type ballistic missile was intercepted on May 4 in an overnight attack. The Kinzhal missile, one of Moscow's most modern missiles, is believed to be almost invincible given its speed and range, which Russia had previously boasted about. While there has been no immediate confirmation of this from Ukraine's Western allies, the US military's European Command has not commented on the alleged interception. A German court in Berlin also overturned a police ban on Ukrainian flags and uniforms around Soviet memorials on May 8 and 9, marking the commemorations of World War II's end. NATO has staunchly supported Ukraine in its ongoing conflicts with Russia, which has been blamed for stoking tensions by Moscow's perceived aggression.