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Ukraine’s deadliest July: 377 civilians killed, Zelensky urges air defenses

7/26/2026

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Ukraine recorded its deadliest month since April 2022, with 377 civilians killed and 2,129 injured in July.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russia deployed 1,700 drones, 1,630 guided bombs and 50 ballistic missiles in one week.
Zelensky urged partners to provide Patriot and other air-defence systems, saying each interceptor missile in Ukrainian hands saves lives.

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Ukraine recorded its deadliest month since April 2022, with 377 civilians killed and 2,129 injured in July.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russia deployed 1,700 drones, 1,630 guided bombs and 50 ballistic missiles in one week.
Zelensky urged partners to provide Patriot and other air-defence systems, saying each interceptor missile in Ukrainian hands saves lives.