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Russian Ballistic Missile Attack Kills 17 Near Kyiv, Overwhelms Air Defense

A Russian ballistic missile and drone barrage on the Ukrainian capital region killed at least 17 people and destroyed logistics centers, with Ukraine's air defense reportedly failing to intercept the missiles.

5 Aug, 08:58 — 5 Aug, 10:23
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le-mondeHigh2h ago

Russian barrage on Kyiv kills 17 as Ukraine fails to down missiles

'Ballistic interceptors are what could have saved the lives of those killed today,' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as Kyiv seeks more US-made Patriot interceptors.

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wapoMostly Factual2h ago

Ukraine fails to stop any missiles overnight, after Zelensky says no interceptors remain

Ukraine relies on U.S.-manufactured systems as its only means to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles. The Ukrainian president said partners’ delays in supplying interceptors were causing “horrific casualties and destruction.”

By Kostiantyn Khudov, David Stern

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NPRHigh1h ago

Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded 44 others overnight into Wednesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

By The Associated Press

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Russian attack kills 17 in Ukraine

The impact of ballistic missiles in Kyiv could be heard around the city in the small hours of Wednesday.

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japan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Russia kills 17 in heavy ballistic hit on Ukraine, destroys warehouses, logistics

Explosions ripped through the area during the night, and fires lit up ​the dark skies over Kyiv, which has come under missile attack every three to four days in recent weeks.

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Daily SabahMixed2h ago

Russian attacks overwhelm Ukraine's air defense, kill 17 near Kyiv

At least 17 people were killed and 44 others injured overnight Wednesday when a barrage of Russian missile and drone strikes targeted Kyiv and the surrounding region, Ukraine'...

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