On July 19, 2026, Russia launched a substantial ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, marking one of the largest assaults of this nature since the beginning of the conflict. Ukraine's defense capabilities are currently challenged by a shortage of Patriot air defense munitions, which has made the country particularly vulnerable to such attacks.
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Russia conducts significant ballistic missile attack on Kyiv
Russia executed a major ballistic missile attack on Kyiv on July 19, 2026, representing one of the most significant strikes since the war began. The attack comes as Ukraine faces challenges in its air defense capabilities due to a lack of Patriot munitions.
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