Nexus Europa — Aug 3, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC

Russian strikes kill nine in Kyiv as Zelenskyy warns of Patriot missile shortage

At least nine people were killed in a Russian missile strike on Kyiv, as President Zelenskyy warned Ukraine has exhausted its Patriot interceptor missiles.

A Russian overnight missile attack on Kyiv killed at least nine people and injured more than 30 others, according to local authorities. The strikes damaged residential buildings, a school, critical infrastructure, and the Lithuanian embassy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that air defense forces managed to shoot down only one ballistic missile during the barrage, warning that the country has completely exhausted its supply of interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems.

The attack comes after recent Ukrainian drone strikes across multiple Russian regions and amidst widespread heatwaves causing energy strains in Central Europe.

Sources: HRT Vijesti.

Zadar County offers monthly rent subsidies to attract doctors amid national shortage

Zadar County is offering a €500 monthly rent subsidy to attract doctors as Croatia faces a national shortage of roughly 2,000 medical professionals.

Croatia is experiencing a deficit of approximately 2,000 medical professionals, including 500 family physicians and 1,500 hospital specialists, placing severe strain on the national healthcare system and increasing reliance on retired practitioners.

To address local staffing shortfalls, Zadar County has introduced a targeted financial incentive providing doctors with a monthly rental allowance of €500. Local healthcare administrators report early success with the measure, which has already prompted physicians from other parts of the country to relocate to clinics in Zadar. Regional authorities hope the housing subsidy will help secure medical personnel as Croatia seeks broader solutions to mitigate healthcare worker retention challenges.

Sources: HRT Vijesti.