15 Jul, 23:13··

Russia fires missiles on Kyiv.

tagesschau

Russian forces repeatedly attacked Kyiv with missiles and other weapons. The EU and Ukraine are working together on drones. A new prime minister, Serhiy Koretskyi, has been appointed by Ukraine.

Kyiv has been targeted by multiple missile attacks, including a robotic attack on Thursday night. President Zelenskyy reported six strikes in July and proposed a new prime minister, Koretsky. The EU is collaborating with Ukraine on drone production. Ursula von der Leyen was present in Kyiv during these attacks. This situation highlights the continued conflict and the need for air defense.

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Highlights

Russia Attacks Kyiv with Missiles

Russian forces launched missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.

Continued Attacks on Kyiv

Multiple sources report ongoing Russian attacks and strikes on Kyiv.

Zelenskyy Proposes New Prime Minister

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy proposed Serhiy Koretskyi as the new prime minister.

EU and Ukraine Collaborate on Drones

The EU and Ukraine are cooperating on drone production efforts.

New Security Head Appointed in Ukraine

The Ukrainian government appointed a new head of the Ukrainian security service.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • Russian forces launched missile attacks on Kyiv.
  • Kyiv experienced multiple strikes and explosions.
  • Ukraine is facing continued attacks from Russia.
  • The EU and Ukraine are cooperating on defense efforts.
Sources disagree
Cause of attacks

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing the Saporischja chief engineer.

tagesschau, ANSA, la Repubblica

The attacks are part of a pattern of attacks on Kyiv.

Der Standard, Dagens Nyheter, New

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Urgency of defense

Zelenskyy emphasizes the urgent need for air defense systems.

ANSA, la Repubblica

The attacks highlight the ongoing conflict, but no immediate urgency is stated.

tagesschau, Der Standard, Dagens Nyheter, New

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