Patriot systems were tested against incoming Russian ballistic missiles while defending Kyiv on August 5, 2026.
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Patriot systems were tested against incoming Russian ballistic missiles while defending Kyiv on August 5, 2026.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Missile attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, including industrial kilns in Kalynivka, are disrupting logistics and testing defense systems.Sub-event
Kyiv tested Patriot defense systems against incoming Russian ballistic missiles.1 source
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