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Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight strikes that resulted in casualties on both sides, according to local authorities. In Belgorod, Ukrainian drones killed five people; meanwhile, Russian missiles struck a high-rise apartment block in Kharkiv, killing two people. Additionally, several individuals were injured in the Black Sea port of Odesa after multiple drones and missiles impacted the surrounding region.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight strikes that resulted in civilian casualties and injuries on both sides across multiple cities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to lobby international partners, particularly the U.S., for more Patriot air defense systems or approval to use Starlink for targeted strikes inside Russia. Meanwhile, Kyiv has maintained long-range drone attacks against Russian infrastructure while Russia claims it intercepted numerous drones in various regions.

Russian attacks killed four people, including a child, in Kyiv and surrounding regions. While air defenses are struggling against repeated drone and missile barrages, Ukraine struck two Russian oil facilities, causing casualties there. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed for more sanctions and military aid to counter the continued attacks on civilian infrastructure.

Russian attacks killed four people, including a child, in Kyiv and surrounding areas. Despite ongoing missile barrages, Ukraine successfully hit an oil refinery in Russia using long-range strikes. President Zelenskyy appealed for more sanctions and ammunition to bolster air defenses against incoming Russian ballistic missiles.

Four people were killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region as Ukraine continues strikes against Russian oil facilities. Amid Moscow’s full-scale invasion, Kyiv's air defenses struggle to counter regular drone and missile barrages. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed for sanctions and more ammunition to bolster anti-ballistic capabilities.

Russian attacks killed four people in Kyiv and its surrounding region, while Ukraine also struck a Russian oil refinery in the Krasnodar region. The report details that Ukrainian air defenses struggled with regular barrages amid Moscow's full-scale invasion. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed for additional sanctions and U.S. military aid due to critical shortages of ammunition for defensive systems.

Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv and surrounding regions killed 15 people and wounded 42 others. Ukraine's limited stockpile of U.S.-made Patriot interceptor missiles complicates defense against large-scale attacks. Fires broke out in multiple locations, and an adviser to Ukraine's president described the conflict as entering a new phase of indiscriminate attacks on infrastructure.

Acting Defense Minister Evgeniy Khmara stated that Ukrainian air defense units have intercepted over 445,000 Russian aerial targets since February 2022, including cruise and ballistic missiles and drones. Ukrainian aviation has conducted over 38,000 combat sorties, destroying more than 12,000 threats. In July 2026, Russia launched 377 missiles, with Ukraine intercepting 29% of ballistic missiles due to a critical shortage of Patriot systems, though drone interception remained at 87%.

President Zelensky warned that Russia is expected to launch a massive strike on Ukraine tonight, following days of preparation by Russian armed forces. He urged the United States and other partners with Patriot systems to act quickly to protect civilians.

NATO’s Ankara summit delivered several wins for Ukraine, including a pledge by European allies and Canada to provide at least €70 billion in military support in 2026 and comparable levels in 2027. President Volodymyr Zelensky was greeted with applause and pressed leaders for urgent air-defense supplies, while US President Donald Trump said Washington plans to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot systems. Meanwhile, Trump’s remarks on Greenland, Iran, Italy and Spain exposed continuing tensions inside the alliance.

President Trump stated the Ukraine war could end 'hopefully soon' after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who both seek a deal. Recent Russian attacks in Kyiv killed dozens, while Ukraine struck Russia's Omsk refinery, a major oil facility, as part of efforts to disrupt its fuel supply. Zelenskyy is urging NATO allies, particularly the U.S., to provide Patriot air defense systems to counter Russian missile attacks.

Zelensky stated that Ukraine's drone campaign and Western air defenses will determine the outcome of Russia's war, urging increased Patriot systems and licensed production in Ukraine. He argued sustained attacks on Moscow would force Putin to confront the war's realities.

Volodymyr Zelensky urged faster sanctions and military aid to counter Russia’s war, emphasizing the need for EU-UK coordination and expanded air defense support including Patriot systems. He highlighted the importance of sharing battlefield experience and stated that NATO membership would strengthen NATO.

Zelenskyy states Ukraine has agreements to prioritize acquiring Patriot missile systems. Mark Rutte warns Russian recruits of a high risk of death.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia's massive overnight attack indicates Moscow is losing on the battlefield and has 'no cards except terror.' He called on allies to fund Patriot systems, impose stricter sanctions, utilize frozen Russian assets, and initiate EU negotiation clusters for Ukraine.

President Zelensky of Ukraine has urged U.S. President Trump and Congress to enhance air defense support, citing Russia's increased missile and drone attacks. He highlighted a recent assault involving hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, emphasizing Ukraine's reliance on U.S. Patriot systems to counter these threats and warned of potential further escalation.