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Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes urgent plea for missiles after deadly Russian attack

NPR | By Greg Myre,
Steve Inskeep
Published August 3, 2026 at 2:44 AM MDT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued an urgent call for air defense missiles to defend the country against Russia. The plea followed a deadly Russian attack on Ukraine's capital.

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Greg Myre
Greg Myre is a national security correspondent with a focus on counter-terrorism.
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