A Russian missile attack killed at least 17 people in Kyiv on Wednesday, according to CNBC. The strike came as Ukrainian forces targeted additional Wildberries warehouses, the outlet reported.
The attack underscores a growing problem for Ukraine’s military: a shortage of interceptors is leaving cities exposed, according to the BBC. Ukrainian officials warned that the lack of air-defense ammunition is directly costing lives, the BBC said.
The New York Times reported that the missile barrage exploited Ukraine’s depleted air defenses. The Washington Post noted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed partner nations for what he called “horrific casualties” after the country failed to halt the Russian assault.
Reuters confirmed the death toll at 17 and said the strikes destroyed warehouses and logistics infrastructure. The Wildberries facilities targeted by Ukraine are part of a broader campaign against Russian supply chains, though CNBC did not provide specifics on the latest strikes.
The attack in Kyiv is one of the deadliest in recent weeks, according to the reports. It comes as Ukraine continues to press its own strikes deep inside Russian territory, hitting commercial targets linked to the war effort.
The interceptor shortage has been a recurring theme in recent months, with Ukrainian officials repeatedly asking allies for more air-defense systems. The BBC report suggests the gap is now having direct consequences on the ground.
What to watch next: Whether Western allies respond to Zelensky’s appeal with new air-defense deliveries, and if Ukraine’s strikes on Wildberries warehouses will expand further.
