Russia has launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 12 people and highlighting gaps in Ukraine’s air defenses.

Kyiv ― Russia hammered Ukraine with missiles and drones early on Monday, killing at least 20 people and exposing Kyiv's critical shortage of U.S.-made interceptors, officials said, just days after the deadliest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year.

Ukraine has changed how militaries use Patriot systems. But recent attacks prove that clever adaptations cannot overcome a shortage of interceptors.

Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones toward Kyiv overnight on July 6, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of yet another large-scale attack targeting the capital.

India, July 6 -- Russia Ukraine War Latest News: This morning, Kremlin troops launched a ballistic missile attack in Kyiv. On the other hand, the Ukrainian military targeted Crimea. US President Donald Trump is once again conducting mediation measures to end the war.