# Why Ukraine can’t stop Russia’s ballistic missiles

https://mins.news/en/item/35842

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-28 15:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/why-ukraine-cant-stop-russias-ballistic-missiles/

> Russia is using ballistic missiles more heavily, hitting Ukrainian cities with growing force. Civilian casualties in July 2026 reached their highest monthly level since March 2022, while Ukraine is struggling to defend itself.

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