Russian Missile Barrage Kills 17 in Kyiv Region; Ukraine’s Air Defenses Strained

A deadly wave of Russian strikes exposed critical gaps in Ukraine's air defense capabilities as President Zelensky calls for urgent support from Western partners.

KYIV — A massive Russian missile barrage targeted the Ukrainian capital region today, resulting in at least 17 deaths and highlighting the increasing strain on Ukraine’s air defense systems. Reports from multiple outlets, including AP News and The New York Times, confirm that a significant portion of the incoming weaponry, including ballistic missiles, evaded interception efforts. The attack marks a grim escalation in the ongoing conflict, with officials noting that the inability to neutralize the threat resulted in one of the deadliest single barrages in recent months. Military analysts p…