Russian forces are now 20km away from Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk

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Russian forces have advanced to within 20 kilometers of the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk amid ongoing attacks on Kyiv and its surroundings, resulting in 17 deaths and dozens wounded. Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized the need for additional air defenses as July marked the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022 according to the UN.

Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded dozens, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday, as Ukraine’s depleted air defenses failed to stop any of Moscow’s incoming missiles overnight. Zelensky has reiterated to allies that Ukraine needs more air defences. The UN on Wednesday said July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022. Story by Morgan Ayre.