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Russian Glide Bombs Kill One, Zelensky Calls for Patriots

8/3/2026

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Eight Russian glide bombs, able to carry up to 3,000 kg of explosives, hit Zaporizhzhia in 90 minutes, killing a 71-year-old woman and wounding 31, according to chief Ivan Fedorov, while Ukraine lacks countermeasures.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged partners to send more Patriot systems, saying Patriots can stop ballistic missiles and noting shortages because of Iran war.
Russia launched 181 drones, of which Ukraine intercepted 163 while 14 damaged 13 sites.

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Eight Russian glide bombs, able to carry up to 3,000 kg of explosives, hit Zaporizhzhia in 90 minutes, killing a 71-year-old woman and wounding 31, according to chief Ivan Fedorov, while Ukraine lacks countermeasures.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged partners to send more Patriot systems, saying Patriots can stop ballistic missiles and noting shortages because of Iran war.
Russia launched 181 drones, of which Ukraine intercepted 163 while 14 damaged 13 sites.