Kyiv residents rebuild following Russian strikes as Ukraine seeks more air defences

Kyiv residents resume daily commerce following Russian strikes, while Ukrainian officials intensify calls for additional Patriot air defences.
Kyiv residents continue recovery efforts following recent Russian missile strikes, with damaged local markets and businesses reopening across the capital. Despite significant physical destruction and rising civilian casualty counts across Ukraine, locals have maintained daily commercial routines in affected neighbourhoods.
Military observers warn that aerial attacks are likely to intensify through the remainder of the summer as Russian forces maintain pressure on urban areas and infrastructure. In response to the ongoing threat, Ukrainian authorities are stepping up diplomatic discussions with international partners to secure additional Patriot air defence batteries and munitions to bolster the nation's air defence network.
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