Russia hit Kyiv overnight, killing at least nine people and wounding 33.
Why it matters: The strike adds pressure to Ukraine's air defenses after another large attack on the capital. It also comes as Kyiv presses for more Patriot interceptors and U.S. policy on production support remains unsettled.
- Russia launched ballistic missiles and drones overnight into Saturday, Aug. 1, hitting Kyiv across five districts.
- AP reported at least nine people were killed and 33 civilians were wounded.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy said air-defense interceptors for Patriot systems against ballistic missiles remain a top priority.
- On July 31, Trump said of a Patriot production license for Ukraine, "We have not agreed to that."
Russia launched ballistic missiles and drones overnight into Saturday, Aug. 1, striking Kyiv and killing at least nine people, according to AP. AP reported damage across five districts of the capital and said 33 civilians were wounded.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, "The Russian air strikes on our country continue and air defense, specifically interceptors for Patriot systems against ballistic missiles, remains a top priority."
AP reported that Russia's defense ministry said the attack targeted Ukrainian military-industrial facilities and logistics centers in Kyiv. That account was not independently verified in the materials provided.
On July 31, Trump said of a Patriot production license for Ukraine, "We have not agreed to that."
By the numbers
- 9 - People AP said were killed in the overnight strike on Kyiv.
- 33 - Civilians AP said were wounded.
- 5 - Districts of Kyiv reported damaged in the attack.