# Russian missiles strike Ukraine, killing at least 17 people

- Topic: world
- Source: BBC News
- Published: 2026-08-05
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c330pxyvzzyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Language: en
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Russia launched a series of ballistic missiles and drones at Ukraine, killing at least 17 people and injuring many more. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that interceptors could have saved lives, but delays in receiving anti-ballistic systems from allies have led to horrific casualties and destruction.

## Key takeaways

- At least 17 people were killed and many more injured in the Russian missile strike on Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed delays in receiving anti-ballistic systems from allies for the high number of casualties.
- Russia has intensified attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks, while Ukraine has also increased its attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure.

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