Zelenskyy reveals details of one of the largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv – photos, video
Russia carried out one of the largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv on the night of 18-19 July. One person was killed and 16 others were injured in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast.
Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X (Twitter); Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko
Details: Zelenskyy said Russian forces launched over 40 missiles of various types against Ukraine, most of them targeting Kyiv, as well as 120 attack drones.
Emergency response efforts were ongoing at three locations, with nearly 600 rescue workers involved. Emergency services were also working in Odesa Oblast.
The president stressed that protection against ballistic missiles remains one of Ukraine's top priorities and urged partners to speed up the delivery of air defence systems and interceptor missiles.
According to Klitschko, one person was killed and 15 others were injured in Kyiv. Nine of those injured are in hospital, three of them are in a serious condition.
Background: Russian forces launched a large-scale combined attack on Ukraine using 41 missiles and 125 drones on the night of 18-19 July.
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