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Russia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses

Published by New York Times World By Marc Santora · 5 August 2026 at 10:58
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Russia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses
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At least 17 people were killed, officials said, as the country runs desperately low on interceptor missiles that could fend off Russian bombardments.

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