Russian attacks kill 17, exploiting Ukraine’s lack of missile interceptors
Summary
Russian forces attacked Kyiv and nearby areas with missiles and drones, killing at least 17 people. Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said the damage and deaths were worsened because Ukraine lacks enough missile interceptors, which could stop some of the attacks.Key Facts
- Russia fired 24 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles, and 115 drones during the attack.
- The attacks targeted civilian warehouses and infrastructure, including a brewing company, construction materials storage, and a railway station.
- Cleanup operations are ongoing after the attacks in cities like Brovary and Bucha.
- Ukraine is short of missile interceptors, which are weapons that can shoot down incoming missiles.
- President Zelenskyy called on allies to send more missile interceptors to reduce casualties.
- US officials are discussing ways for Ukraine to produce or obtain Patriot missile interceptors, including possible local manufacturing.
- Ukraine also struck Russian facilities in retaliation, hitting a warehouse sorting office and residential buildings.
- Cluster munitions, small bomblets released over a large area, were reportedly used in the attack on Kyiv.
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