Early on July 31, Ukraine’s Air Force intercepted and electronically neutralized 208 drones and three cruise missiles; nevertheless, five missiles and 21 drones struck targets at 12 locations. The attack primarily targeted Kyiv,

U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear that he wants a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine by August 8, the United States told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday. “Both Russia and Ukraine must negotiate a ceasefire and durable peace.

The attack was the latest in Russia’s escalating air campaign that has targeted Kyiv and dozens of other cities across Ukraine with thousands of drones and missiles in the past few months. It came three days into a 10-day ultimatum given by Trump to Russian leader Vladimir Putin to agree a ceasefire in Ukraine or face tighter sanctions,