Air defense ammo running low! Russian missiles, drones pound Kyiv, 60 dead this month

Russia launched a significant missile and drone assault on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, early Saturday, July 11, resulting in civilian injuries and damage to critical infrastructure. The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia deployed six ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles, and 121 drones in the attack. While Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted 2 cruise missiles and 111 drones, the high-speed ballistic missiles proved more challenging to counter.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that at least 10 civilians were injured in the capital, and a power substation caught fire following the strikes. The Ukrainian air force further stated that attacks were carried out across 11 locations throughout Ukraine, not just in the capital.

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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that a power substation in the city also caught fire during the attack.

The report highlights Ukraine's ongoing vulnerability to ballistic missile attacks, exacerbated by a shortage of advanced air defense systems like the Patriot. The inability to effectively intercept these supersonic threats has allowed Russia to intensify its strikes on Kyiv. This month alone, Russian air raids on the capital have resulted in over 60 fatalities.

The intensified attacks underscore the critical need for continued international military aid to bolster Ukraine's air defense capabilities. The ongoing conflict and Russia's persistent aerial assaults pose a severe threat to civilian safety and essential infrastructure across Ukraine.

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Ukrainian air force confirmed that Russia launched 6 ballistic missiles, 6 cruise missiles, and 121 drones in this attack.