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Russia unleashes one of biggest ballistic missile attacks of the Ukraine war, Kyiv says
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 19, 2026
· 4 min read
By Daria Tarasova-Markina, Victoria Butenko and Tim Lister CNN
Kyiv (CNN) — Russia has launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks against Ukraine since launching its full-scale invasion more than four years ago.
Ukraine’s air force said Moscow had launched “a massive combined strik...
Key takeaway “The enemy launched more than 40 missiles of various types – most of them against the capital – and 120 attack drones,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's own experience with border security and the potential for cross-border violence makes the news of Russia's massive ballistic missile attack on Ukraine particularly resonant for local residents. The city's proximity to the US-Mexico border and its history of cooperation with neighboring Ciudad Juárez on security issues gives El Paso a unique perspective on the importance of international cooperation and diplomacy in preventing such attacks. As Ukraine struggles to defend itself against Russian aggression, El Pasoans may be reminded of the city's own efforts to balance security concerns with the need for open borders and international trade. The attack also highlights the need for effective air defense systems, a concern that may be relevant to El Paso's own military installations and defense industry. As the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, El Pasoans will likely be watching with interest to see how the international community responds to this escalation of violence.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By Daria Tarasova-Markina, Victoria Butenko and Tim Lister CNN
Kyiv (CNN) — Russia has launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks against Ukraine since launching its full-scale invasion more than four years ago.
Ukraine’s air force said Moscow had launched “a massive combined strik...
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