August 5, 2026

Zelensky Urges Allies for More Missile Defenses After 17 Killed in Kyiv Strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for increased missile defense support from allies following a Russian missile attack that killed at least 17 people in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy emphasized that delays in supplying ballistic interceptors directly contribute to civilian casualties, noting Ukraine has received only a third of the air defense missiles compared to last year.
The attack involved a significant barrage of ballistic missiles and drones, targeting civilian infrastructure, including a brewery and a mail sorting office.

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