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Activists kneel as they take a moment of silence to honor the fallen soldiers in Russia-Ukraine war during a rally to denounce President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after six months in the post, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, July 18, 2026.

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Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and bombs, killing at least six people. Dozens are wounded. The strikes highlight Ukraine's shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems. Moscow has increased missile use to counter Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities. President Donald Trump has said he is prepared to grant Ukraine licenses to produce Patriots, but details are unclear. The attack on Kyiv began early Sunday and continued for hours. Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 drones across Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said most missiles targeted the capital. Russian guided bombs also hit Kherson and Sumy, causing more casualties.