Ukraine's air defenses were unable to intercept any missiles during a Russian attack on Kyiv.
On Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, a Russian missile drone barrage struck Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, resulting in 17 fatalities. Ukraine's air defenses, described as depleted, failed to stop any of the incoming missiles overnight. The attack highlights ongoing hostilities between Moscow and Ukraine.
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