Kyiv businesses resume operations amid warnings of intensified Russian strikes

Kyiv commercial venues resume work following missile strikes, as experts warn of intensified attacks and officials push for more Patriot systems.
Residents and business owners in Kyiv are continuing rebuilding and operational efforts in the aftermath of recent Russian missile strikes. Despite widespread structural damage, local marketplaces and commercial venues in the Ukrainian capital have reopened.
Military analysts warn that aerial attacks are projected to escalate significantly through the remainder of the summer, intensifying the strain on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure and urban centers. The nationwide civilian death toll from ongoing missile and drone strikes also continues to rise.
In response to the growing aerial threat, the Ukrainian government is actively engaging with foreign partners to secure additional Patriot air defence batteries and munitions to bolster city defences.
Sources: LSM
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