# Watch: ‘Scariest night’ as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack

https://mins.news/en/item/14449

- BBC News, 2026-08-05 19:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/clyxdgx7m8no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Ukraine’s depleted air defences left many incoming missiles unchallenged during the Russian attack. One of them struck Anastasiia’s home in Kyiv. The night was described as the “scariest” experienced by those affected. The account highlights the strain on the city’s ability to protect residents from continued strikes.

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