The head of Ukrainian diplomacy wrote about this on the social media platform X, according to Ukrinform.

“A hell of a night in Kyiv. At least 9 people were killed and 23 injured as a result of Russia’s barbaric attack with three dozen ballistic missiles. The second such massive strike in just two days,” Sybiha noted.

According to him, failing to achieve its goals on the battlefield, Russia is intensifying its air attacks and terror against civilians.

Sybiha emphasized that Ukraine urgently needs additional air and missile defense systems, as well as interceptor missiles.

“The speed of decisions and deliveries is critical. Every decision that strengthens the defense of Ukrainian skies saves human lives, while every delay leads to deaths and war crimes,” the minister emphasized.

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Sybiha also stated that the battle for Ukraine’s airspace will determine the further course of the war, and strengthening Ukraine’s air defense shield will bring peace closer.

As reported by Ukrinform, it was previously reported that as a result of a massive missile attack on the night of August 1, nine people were killed and at least 28 were wounded. Fires and destruction occurred in five districts.