Overnight Russian barrage kills nine in Kyiv, as air defense struggle with U.S. continues
Ballistic missiles tore into five districts of the Ukrainian capital before dawn Saturday. President Trump is now walking back a promised boost to Ukraine's missile defense systems.
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- Primary source: NPR
- Published: Aug 1, 2026, 8:27 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Politics
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