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  "id": 2260610,
  "title": "Zelensky: Ukraine Downed 90% of Russian Cruise Missiles, Vows Long-Range Response",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/zelensky-ukraine-downed-90-of-russian-cruise-missiles-vows-long-range",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T00:01:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Post",
    "slug": "kyiv-post",
    "url": "https://www.kyivpost.com/post/82785"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Ukraine intercepted about 90% of Russian cruise missiles in the overnight attack, but Zelensky said ballistic missiles remain far harder to stop and urged partners to provide more Patriot interceptors. He also pledged additional resources for Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Meduza (English)",
        "title": "Russia strikes Kyiv twice in one day, killing at least 17, as Zelensky vows a ‘long-range’ response",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/russia-strikes-kyiv-twice-in-one-day-killing-at-least-17-as-zelensky",
        "published": "2026-08-20T19:59:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Russian strikes kill 16 in Kyiv, surrounding region",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/russian-strikes-kill-16-in-kyiv-surrounding-region",
        "published": "2026-08-20T20:27:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "On the ground in Kyiv after latest wave of Russian strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/on-the-ground-in-kyiv-after-latest-wave-of-russian-strikes",
        "published": "2026-08-20T21:26:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}