# 'Terrifying': deadly Russian attack on Kyiv overwhelms Ukraine's air defence

https://mins.news/en/item/13993

- France 24, 2026-08-05 10:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260805-terrifying-deadly-russian-attack-on-kyiv-overwhelms-ukraine-s-air-defence

> A brutal Russian assault on Kyiv and the surrounding region has killed at least 17 people, including eight at a railway station. Ukraine’s air defences intercepted most of the drones involved, but failed to stop any Russian missile. The country is struggling with a crucial shortage of US-made ballistic interceptors, leaving its ability to protect the capital under severe strain.

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