Ukraine stopped all drones but no missiles in Russian strike that killed 21

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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