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Ukraine's missile defense forces successfully shot down ballistic missiles and drones during Russia's attack on Kyiv.

Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast
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Ukraine's missile defense forces did not allow the enemy to achieve their goal of hitting Kyiv. The missiles were shot down on the approach to the capital.

All drones were downed early on their approach to the city.

The Kyiv City Military Administration reported a combined missile and drone attack on Kyiv involving North Korean ballistic weapons that was repelled without casualties.

Eight Shahed drones shot down

Five missiles shot down

No casualties reported

At about 7:30, the enemy attacked Kyiv Oblast again - a missile was maneuvering through several oblasts but was shot down

Ukrainian air defense shot down 2 KN-23 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 8 Shahed UAVs within the Kyiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:04:34.419Z

Source story: 3896231-kyiv-comes-under-ballistic-missile-attack-sunday-morning