Russian Forces 20km from Kramatorsk; Kyiv Attacks Kill 17, Zelensky Urges More Air Defenses

Summary

Russian forces are now 20km away from the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, as attacks on Kyiv killed 17 people and wounded dozens. President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated the need for more air defenses, while the UN reported July as the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022.