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The Cumberland Times-News
Jul 2026
Ukraine downs 5 Russian ballistic missiles as Kyiv looks to harden air defenses
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted five Russian ballistic missiles during overnight attacks, marking the first such interceptions in nearly two weeks, though other missiles and drones struck Kyiv. The report appears alongside coverage of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron following a Paris summit focused on strengthening Ukraine’s security guarantees.
Times-News
Jul 2026
Russian attacks kill 4 across Ukraine, striking Kyiv for second straight day
Russian drone and missile strikes killed four people across Ukraine, including repeated attacks on Kyiv, as the conflict’s intensity persisted. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine targeted oil refineries in Russia’s Saratov and Tatarstan regions. He traveled to Turkey for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump during a NATO summit, highlighting ongoing international engagement surrounding the war.