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Russian Kyiv attacks kill nine; UN calls June deadliest

8/1/2026

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Russian attacks on Kyiv killed nine people and wounded 28, including four children.
The United Nations said June was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said the attacks prove Ukraine urgently needs more air- and missile-defence systems.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said President Donald Trump agreed to license Patriot-missile production for Ukraine, though Trump warned Washington must be careful.

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Russian attacks on Kyiv killed nine people and wounded 28, including four children.
The United Nations said June was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said the attacks prove Ukraine urgently needs more air- and missile-defence systems.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said President Donald Trump agreed to license Patriot-missile production for Ukraine, though Trump warned Washington must be careful.