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Russian Attacks on Kyiv Kill 9, Wound Over Two Dozen; Ukraine Intercepts One of 27 Missiles

Russian attacks on Kyiv killed 9 people and wounded more than two dozen. Ukraine intercepted one of 27 ballistic missiles launched by Russia, with shortages of air defenses cited as a factor. NATO scrambled jets after a missile fell in Poland.

Russian attacks on Kyiv on August 8, 2026, killed 9 people and wounded more than two dozen. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine could only intercept one of the 27 ballistic missiles launched by Russia due to shortages of air defenses. The attacks occurred as part of a broader Russian campaign across Ukraine, with strikes reported in multiple locations.

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The first article mentions 9 killed and over two dozen wounded, while the second article states at least 9 civilians killed and over 50 injured.

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Russian attacks on Kyiv kill 9, wound more than two dozen

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Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 9 and NATO scrambles jets after a missile falls in Poland

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IndependentThe HinduAug 8, 03:34 PM
Russian attacks on Kyiv kill 9, wound more than two dozen

Of the 27 ballistic missiles launched, Ukraine could only intercept one due to shortages of air defences, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said

IndependentThe HinduAug 8, 08:30 AM
Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 9 and NATO scrambles jets after a missile falls in Poland

Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine killed at least nine civilians and injured over 50 others