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Patriot Batteries Down 14 Missiles in Massive Night Strike on Kyiv, Six Killed

Kyiv ties the overnight defense to new international commitments that will expand missile supplies for Patriots.

Overview

  • Russia mounted a large overnight attack focused on the capital, launching about 430 drones and 19 missiles, including three Kinzhal types, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
  • Ukrainian air defenses destroyed 14 Russian missiles, including two aeroballistic and six ballistic missiles, with Patriots credited by President Volodymyr Zelensky for key interceptions.
  • Authorities reported six people killed and more than 30 injured in Kyiv, with damage to roughly 30 residential buildings across nine districts and additional strikes recorded in several regions.
  • Northern European and Baltic partners committed an extra $500 million to the PURL program to procure U.S. weapons, which Zelensky said is crucial for supplying Patriot interceptors.
  • Ukraine is preparing a defense deal with France to strengthen air defenses and aviation and a separate energy agreement with Greece to diversify gas supplies, while Zelensky said long‑range Neptune missiles have achieved growing results.