Zelensky: Ukraine has no interceptors as Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv, killing 9

Published Aug 1, 09:19 PM UTC

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has run out of interceptor missiles for its air defense systems, as Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv, killing at least 9 people and injuring 15 others. The attack overwhelmed Ukraine's air defenses, which are critically short of Patriot interceptors. Zelensky appealed to international partners for urgent supplies of these missiles to protect civilian lives and critical infrastructure. The strikes underscore Russia's intensified bombardment of Ukrainian cities, exploiting gaps in air defense coverage.

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