"Hell of a night in Kyiv": Ukrainian foreign minister calls for stronger air defences

Khrystyna Bondarieva , Roman Petrenko - 1 August, 08:43

A damaged building. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said Russia turned Kyiv into "hell" overnight and stressed the urgent need to strengthen air defences.

Source: Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: "At least nine people were killed and 23 injured as a result of Russia's barbaric attack with three dozen ballistic missiles. The second such massive strike in just two days," Sybiha said.

Unable to achieve its objectives on the battlefield, Russia is intensifying its aerial attacks and campaign of terror against civilians.

"Ukraine urgently needs additional air and missile defence systems and interceptors. The speed of decisions and deliveries is critical.

Every decision that strengthens the defence of Ukrainian skies saves human lives, while every delay leads to deaths and war crimes," Sybiha stressed.

Background: Nine people were killed and 27 injured in a Russian ballistic missile attack on the city of Kyiv on the night of 31 July-1 August.

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