Russian missiles

Ukraine's stockpiles of Western missile interceptors have dropped threefold this year, leaving it unable to intercept recent Russian missile attacks. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that reduced supplies have severely limited Kyiv's ability to defend against Russian ballistic missile barrages, with no missiles shot down in a recent large-scale attack that killed 17 people.

Ukrainian drone attacks killed eight people in response to Russian missile strikes. The attacks targeted Russian oil hubs and high-rises, with Zelenskyy warning about critical Patriot interceptor shortages.

Ukraine claims Russian missiles recently launched against it were manufactured within the past few months, with July's missile count surpassing expected stockpile maintenance needs. The proportion of ballistic missiles used in the attacks has significantly increased compared to cruise missiles.

Ukrainians protest the dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, whom they describe as 'most successful'. Despite Russian missile attacks on Kyiv, protesters continue opposing his removal, citing his leadership in operations including strikes on energy targets in Russia.

Kyiv is under fire from Russian missiles following a drone deal signed between the EU and Ukraine. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reports emergency services are fighting blazes across the Ukrainian capital.

Ukraine claims China has not responded to evidence, including serial numbers, linking Chinese-made components to Russian missiles and drones. Foreign components continue to be discovered in Russian weapons.

Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Kyiv using missiles and drones, resulting in over a dozen deaths and hundreds of injuries. The attack follows Russian warnings of 'systematic strikes' on Ukrainian military-linked targets in the capital, with calls for foreigners to evacuate.