Ukraine Downs 115 Russian Missiles and Drones as 26 Projectiles Strike 17 Locations
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Updated · Ukrinform · Jul 14
Ukraine Downs 115 Russian Missiles and Drones as 26 Projectiles Strike 17 Locations
3 articles · Updated · Ukrinform · Jul 14
Summary
Five Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, two Kh-59/69 missiles and 108 drones were intercepted or neutralized after Russia launched 145 aerial weapons overnight, Ukraine’s air force said.
The barrage began around 6 p.m. on July 13 from Bryansk, occupied Crimea, Donetsk and multiple Russian regions, using ballistic missiles, Shahed-type drones, loitering munitions and decoys.
One ballistic missile and 25 combat drones hit 17 locations, while debris fell at 10 sites; Ukraine said two ballistic missiles were still being verified.
The attack was still ongoing as of 9 a.m. on July 14, with enemy drones remaining in Ukrainian airspace and Kyiv placed under a nighttime ballistic-missile alert.
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Overview
On July 14, 2026, Kyiv faced another Russian ballistic missile strike, prompting urgent warnings from city officials for residents to seek shelter. Although the State Emergency Service reported no casualties from this attack, a boarding school was hit and fires broke out, highlighting the ongoing risk to civilian infrastructure. This incident is part of a broader pattern of repeated missile attacks that have caused significant damage and humanitarian needs across Ukraine. The persistent threat underscores the urgent need for improved air defense systems, as Ukraine continues to seek international support and develop domestic solutions to protect its people.