UK Defense Chief Visits Kyiv After Deadly Russian Barrage
Ukraine said 98 drones were intercepted, but none of 28 missiles were shot down as Russia hit 26 locations and killed at least 17 people.
- On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, Russian ballistic missiles and drones struck Kyiv and surrounding areas, killing at least 17 people and wounding 44 others as the barrage overwhelmed Ukraine's depleted air defenses.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attributed the casualties to the interceptor shortage, stating "ballistic missile interceptors could have saved the lives of those killed today" after Ukraine's air force failed to intercept any of the 24 ballistic missiles.
- Moscow's strike targeted warehouses of civilian enterprises, including logistics hubs for retailers Epicentr, Rozetka, and Nova Poshta, which Zelensky described as "entities unrelated to the war."
- British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday for his first visit since taking office, pledging that Britain would stand with Ukraine "until they prevail" against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Ukrainian drones simultaneously targeted a Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tula Oblast overnight, marking the 14th such facility to catch fire in recent weeks as Kyiv continues its counter-campaign against the retailer.
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At least 17 people were killed and nearly half a dozen injured in another Russian air strike in Ukraine on Wednesday night. The main blow fell on logistics and infrastructure facilities in the Kyiv region. Due to a lack of air defense capabilities, Ukraine again failed to shoot down a single missile.
Ukraine war latest: At least 17 killed after Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and surrounding area
Key developments on Aug. 5: * Russian ballistic missile attack kills 17, injures dozens in Kyiv and surrounding area as rescue efforts continue * Ukraine's air defense missile deliveries drop by two-thirds, new Russian tactic compounds problems for Kyiv * Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tula Oblast * North Korea deploying ballistic missile unit to Russia to wage attacks on Ukraine, intelligence says * Head of…
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