President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned of dwindling air defence supplies after an overnight Russian strike killed nine people and injured 22 in Ukraine, with Kyiv able to intercept only one of 27 ballistic missiles.
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Key facts
- An overnight Russian strike killed nine people in Ukraine.
- Twenty-two people were injured in the attack.
- Kyiv said it shot down just one of 27 Russian ballistic missiles.
- Zelenskyy warned of low air defence supplies.
- Spain reported the Ceuta border crisis death toll had risen to 67.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Ukraine is running low on air defence supplies following an overnight Russian strike that killed nine people, according to reporting compiled in the Guardian’s Europe live coverage.
Twenty-two people were injured in the attack. Kyiv said it was able to shoot down just one of 27 Russian ballistic missiles fired during the overnight assault, underscoring the strain on the country’s air defences.
The reported interception rate points to the difficulty Ukraine faces in defending against ballistic missile attacks, a factor Zelenskyy tied directly to shortages in available air defence stocks.
In separate developments covered in the same live blog, the Spanish government provided an update on the Ceuta border crisis, saying the death toll had risen to 67. Tens of thousands of migrants entered the Spanish enclave from Morocco during the week, according to AP.
Spanish officials announced plans to install a containment barrier extending from the breakwater into the sea to deter further crossings. The Spanish foreign minister, José Albares, said that “practically the entirety of those who entered Ceuta have already returned to Morocco.”
In a post on X, Albares added that it is not possible to travel from Ceuta or Melilla to mainland Spain without presenting identification at a police checkpoint, and said the integrity of the Schengen area was fully guaranteed.
Why it matters
Ukraine's warning about low air defence supplies highlights the ongoing vulnerability of civilian areas to Russian missile attacks and the country's dependence on continued military support. The low interception rate in this strike shows the real human cost when defences are stretched.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Russian strike?
According to reporting in the Guardian's Europe live coverage, nine people were killed and 22 were injured in the overnight Russian strike on Ukraine.
How many missiles did Ukraine intercept?
Kyiv said it was able to shoot down just one of 27 Russian ballistic missiles fired during the overnight attack.
What is happening at the Ceuta border?
The Spanish government said the death toll in the Ceuta border crisis had risen to 67 after tens of thousands of migrants entered the enclave from Morocco. Officials announced plans for a sea containment barrier, and said practically everyone who entered has since returned to Morocco.
Timeline
- Zelenskyy warns of low air defence supplies after Russian strike kills nine in Ukraine – Europe live
The Guardian World: Twenty-two people were injured in overnight attack in which Kyiv said it was able to shoot down just one of 27 Russian ballistic missiles There has been an update by the Spanish government on the Ceuta border crisis, with officials saying the death toll has risen to 67. The gover