# Russian attacks kill 17, exploiting Ukraine’s lack of missile interceptors

https://mins.news/en/item/13920

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-05 09:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/5/russian-attacks-kill-17-exploiting-ukraines-lack-of-missile-interceptors?traffic_source=rss

> Russian forces carried out attacks that killed 17 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the assault involved 29 missiles and 115 drones. The attacks were described as taking advantage of Ukraine’s shortage of missile interceptors. The episode highlights the pressure on Ukraine’s ability to defend against incoming strikes.

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