
Ukraine stopped all drones but no missiles in Russian strike that killed 21
Russia's August 5, 2026 overnight strike killed 21 Ukrainians. Kyiv's air force downed nearly 90% of 115 drones but intercepted none of 24 ballistic missiles or four Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles — weapons too fast for current defenses. Interceptor deliveries have fallen to one-third of 2025 levels, leaving Ukraine unable to counter Russia's deadliest arsenal.
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