Zelenskyy calls for more air defences as Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 17
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Key context: <p>Ukraine shoots down most drones but no ballistic missiles in overnight attack that mainly targeted warehouses</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/aug/05/europe-ukraine-russia-kyiv-zelenskyy-heatwave-austria-hungary-poland-czech-republic-latest-news-updates">Europe live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Volodymyr Zelenskyy has blamed allies for not delivering air defences fast enough after Ukraine failed to down a single Russian missile in a deadly overnight attack that killed at least 17 people and injured dozens more.</p><p>Preliminary data from the Ukrainian air force showed its defences shot down 98 of the 115 drones fired by Russia overnight but no ballistic missiles.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/05/russia-kyiv-attack-kills-at-least-14-people-ukraine-authorities">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Ukraine shoots down most drones but no ballistic missiles in overnight attack that mainly targeted warehousesEurope live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has blamed allies for not delivering air defences fast enough after Ukraine failed to down a single Russian missile in a deadly overnight attack that killed at least 17 people and injured dozens more.Preliminary data from the Ukrainian air force showed its defences shot down 98 of the 115 drones fired by Russia overnight but no ballistic missiles. Continue reading...
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