Ukraine is slowly recovering after yet another heavy Russian bombardment. Overnight on Monday, Russia launched a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital.
At least 22 people were killed and dozens injured in Kyiv after residential buildings and infrastructure were struck. In the Kyiv region, the main target, 15 people died. Debris is being cleared at more than 20 sites.
Ukraine lacks air defenses
On the evening of July 5, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned citizens that intelligence reports indicated Russia was preparing a large attack. "This reflects Putin's mindset — immediately after the US Independence Day and ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. Russia wants to cause even more harm and kill people," Zelenskyy said in a video message on the messaging platform Telegram.
The president urged Ukrainians to heed air raid warnings. He also called on Ukraine's partners to speed up deliveries of interceptor missiles for Patriot systems.
