Record Russian strike on Ukraine, Zelenskyy's meeting with Kellogg - Wednesday brief

Russia launched more than 700 missiles and drones at Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US special envoy Keith Kellogg in Rome.
Read more about what happened on Wednesday, July 9.
New record: Russia launches 728 drones and 13 missiles on Ukraine
On the night of July 9, Russian troops launched 741 aerial targets against Ukraine, including 728 UAVs. Ukraine's air defense eliminated 718 Russian aerial attack assets.
Zelenskyy discusses sanctions against Russia and air defense for Ukraine with Kellogg
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meaningful conversation with the US President's Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg.
During the meeting, they discussed weapons supplies and strengthening Ukraine's air defense system. Zelenskyy emphasized that amid intensifying Russian attacks, this issue remains one of the top priorities. They also addressed topics such as the procurement of American weapons, joint defense production, and its localization in Ukraine.
Ukraine's Security Service catch Chinese spies trying to steal secret missile system documents
Counterintelligence agents of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have detained two Chinese citizens in Kyiv who attempted to steal classified documentation related to Ukraine's Neptune anti-ship missile system.
European court finds Russia guilty of human rights abuses and downing MH17
The European Court of Human Rights has found Russia guilty in a joint case that combines the complaints of Ukraine and the Netherlands against Russia regarding numerous human rights violations during the war and the downing of flight MH17 in Donbas.
The Russian side did not appear at the announcement of the decision, and was absent from all previous meetings.
Will Ukraine get Patriots? Trump responds
Ukraine has asked the United States to provide another Patriot system, said US President Donald Trump has confirmed during a conversation with journalists.
"They would like it. They've asked for it. They're very rare indeed because a lot of systems have been sent to Ukraine. But they would like another, and they made the request. We're going to have to take a look at it," Trump said.