Article Summary

The article describes a deadly Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas that killed at least 28 people, emphasizing Ukraine's urgent need for U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to protect civilians. It highlights Ukrainian President Zelensky’s plea for faster Western military support, arguing that delays in sending interceptors leave civilians exposed to relentless attacks. The piece frames the violence as part of a broader pattern of Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure and underscores the human cost of withheld air defenses.