{
  "id": 2126143,
  "title": "Zelenskyy: Russia attacks with 168 drones, various missiles, ballistics remain biggest threat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/zelenskyy-russia-attacks-with-168-drones-various-missiles-ballistics",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T11:53:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1194655.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed that Russia launched a devastating attack employing 168 drones and various missile types against Ukraine. This assault, characterized as cynical, calculated, and extensive, marked one of the most significant strikes to date. The Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted and neutralized all Russian Kalibrs, missiles, and drones. According to Zelenskyy, the primary threat persists to be ballistic missiles. He stressed the critical need for the supply of Patriot missiles to bolster Ukraine's defense against these ballistic threats, emphasizing that this reliance on missile supply to Patriot systems is entirely contingent upon the support from the country's allies.\n\nZelenskyy underscored the urgency of addressing the Russian aggression, warning against remaining silent and indifferent to the destruction inflicted upon lives via ballistics. He highlighted the vital role of the Ukrainian military's courage and professionalism, which are bolstered by the necessary assistance from partner nations. Furthermore, Zelenskyy reported the ongoing efforts to mitigate the aftermath of the Russian strike on Kyiv and other cities within the Kyiv region. Over 600 State Emergency Service rescuers and police officers were urgently mobilized for duty in Kyiv, Brovary, and Boryspil to address the damages inflicted. In total, 30 residential buildings, a school, a children's hospital, and a kindergarten were damaged, resulting in 15 fatalities in Kyiv alone. Zelenskyy urged Ukraine's partners to actively engage in providing protection and support to the Ukrainian populace, emphasizing the importance of responding decisively to prevent further devastation.",
  "summary": "President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that during a large-scale attack on the night leading into Thursday, Russia used 168 drones and various types of missiles against Ukraine, with ballistics remaining the primary threat.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Russia still has 50 Kinzhal missiles after pausing production, HUR claims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/russia-still-has-50-kinzhal-missiles-after-pausing-production-hur",
        "published": "2026-08-20T09:29:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/why-russias-ballistic-missiles-are-increasingly-getting-through",
        "published": "2026-08-20T10:21:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}