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Russian Barrage Kills Nine in Kyiv, U.S. Aid Delayed

Updated 2026-08-01 20:40 UTC 1 source Negative

A Russian barrage killed nine people in Kyiv early Saturday morning. President Trump is reconsidering a promised boost to Ukraine's missile defense systems.

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Overnight Russian barrage kills nine in Kyiv, as air defense struggle with U.S. continues

Ballistic missiles tore into five districts of the Ukrainian capital before dawn Saturday. President Trump is now walking back a promised boost to Ukraine's missile defense systems.

2026-08-01 20:27 UTC