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Kyiv has called for "biting" sanctions after Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles overnight. US President Trump has now approved sending more Patriot missiles to Ukraine, accusing Russia of not wanting peace.
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Russia launched nearly 750 drones and missiles at Ukraine after US President Trump said he had approved air-defense deliveries to KyivImage: Ukrainian Emergency Service/AP/dpa/picture allianceWhat you need to know
Kyiv's air force on Wednesday said Russia had launched a total 0f 728 drones and 13 missiles at targets in western Ukraine overnight.
Kyiv claims that at least 711 drones and seven missiles were destroyed by Ukrainian air-defense systems.
US President Donald Trump has meanwhile said that he approved sending more US Patriot missiles, saying Ukraine must be able to defend itself.
Here are the headlines from Russia's war in Ukraine on Wednesday, July 9:
07/09/2025July 9, 2025
Welcome to our coverage
Welcome to DW's coverage of the latest developments in Russia's war in Ukraine.
On Wednesday, we start with Russia launching its largest air assault of the war and US President Donald Trump suggesting a course correction in his dealings with Russian President Vladimir Putin by announcing the US will reverse its decision to withhold defensive arms deliveries to Kyiv.
Stay tuned for more news and analysis.
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