Kyiv attacked after Ukraine launches coalition to tackle Russia missiles
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv shortly after Ukraine and nine European nations formed an anti-ballistic missile coalition. The coalition aims to develop a cost-effective alternative to the U.S. Patriot system to protect European airspace.
Why it matters
The formation of this coalition represents a significant shift in European defense strategy and ongoing efforts to counter Russian military aggression.
Russia has escalated attacks in recent weeks, taking advantage of Ukraine’s critical shortage of air defences.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Ukraine's President at the Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition meeting, ahead of a summit of the 'Coalition of the Willing' in Paris, July 13 [AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP and Reuters Published On 13 Jul 2026 13 Jul 2026 Russia has launched a new ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, the city’s mayor said, hours after Ukraine and nine European countries announced an air defence coalition aimed at countering the ballistic missile threat from Moscow.
The Ukrainian capital’s mayor Vitali Klitschko said early on Tuesday that air defence units were attempting to repel the attacks. He added that fires had broken out in the Holosiivskyi district of the city after the attacks.
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