At least 17 people have been killed and multiple buildings set ablaze after Russian missiles struck Kyiv overnight. A lorry driver in Chaiky was forced to flee his burning vehicle after the explosions set the truck on fire. Ukraine said it was unable to shoot down any of the Russian-launched missiles, whose intensifying attacks have prompted renewed calls from Kyiv for US-made Patriot air defence systems.
Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 17 as Zelenskyy calls for better air defences ► https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/05/russia-kyiv-attack-kills-at-least-14-people-ukraine-authorities
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