At least nine people were killed and 23 others were injured after Russia launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv overnight, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service. The attack hit the Ukrainian capital as air defense remains a critical issue in the country.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the deaths highlight a shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, arguing that gaps in Ukraine's defenses are costing lives. His remarks focused attention on the limited supply of missiles used to try to bring down incoming ballistic threats.
The latest Kyiv ballistic missile attack underscored the pressure on Ukraine's air defense network as Russian strikes continue. Ballistic missiles are among the hardest weapons to stop, and officials have repeatedly warned that interceptor supplies are essential to protecting major cities.
The strike on Kyiv adds to the human toll of the war and renews debate over how quickly Ukraine can replenish its defensive stockpiles. With casualties confirmed in the capital, Zelenskyy's warning tied the latest losses directly to the shortage of Patriot missiles.
