# Ukrainian capital Kyiv is turning into a frontline city, newspaper says

https://mins.news/en/item/78598

- TASS, 2026-09-29 12:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2194537

> The Washington Post says Kyiv is rapidly becoming a frontline city as Russia deploys faster, more advanced weapons that can evade Ukrainian air defenses. Ukraine is facing a shortage of interceptor missiles and seeking supplies for its US-made Patriot systems. The Financial Times reported that Donald Trump refused to provide hundreds of missiles.

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