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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) \u2014 Russian missile and drone attacks<\/a> on Ukraine overnight into Saturday killed at least four people and wounded 20, officials said, and prompted fresh pleas from Ukraine\u2019s president for Western air defense systems. <\/p>\n

In the capital, Kyiv, two people were killed and 13 were wounded in a ballistic missile attack in the early hours of Saturday, Kyiv\u2019s police said.<\/p>\n

A fire broke out in a non-residential building in one location, while debris from intercepted missiles fell in an open area at another site, damaging windows in nearby buildings, Ukraine\u2019s State Emergency Service wrote on the message app Telegram. <\/p>\n

\u201cExplosions in the capital. The city is under ballistic attack,\u201d Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on Telegram during the onslaught.<\/p>\n

Two killed in Dnipropetrovsk region<\/p>\n

In the Dnipropetrovsk region, two people were killed and seven wounded, acting regional Gov. Vladyslav Haivanenko said, adding that apartment buildings and private homes were damaged in the strikes.<\/p>\n

Ukraine\u2019s air force said Russia launched nine missiles and 62 drones, of which four missiles and 50 drones were intercepted.<\/p>\n

In Russia, the Defense Ministry said its air defenses shot down 121 Ukrainian drones over Russia overnight.<\/p>\n

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that such attacks intensify Ukraine\u2019s need for Patriot defense systems.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is precisely because of such attacks that we pay special attention to Patriot systems \u2014 to be able to protect our cities from this horror. It is critical that partners who possess relevant capability implement what we have discussed in recent days,\u201d he wrote in English on X. <\/p>\n

\u201cAmerica, Europe and the G7 countries can help ensure that such attacks no longer threaten lives,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Ukrainians adapt <\/p>\n

As plumes of smoke from the attack in Kyiv rose in the background, Ukrainians went about their day shopping in a popular nearby farmer\u2019s market unhindered, having become accustomed to frequent Russian air assaults. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe didn\u2019t know the attack was right here, but even when we figured it out we still came. Despite the Russians\u2019 strike, there are still a lot of people here who need to eat. I knew that people would come to shop, ” said Halyna Stetsiura, 54. <\/p>\n

The fruit and vegetable vendor arrived very early in the morning to prepare her stall, while the attacks were still underway. <\/p>\n

Serhi Lihus, 53, a beekeeper, said he was driving to the market when he heard the explosions. \u201cIt was still dark, approximately 6:30, everything was on fire,\u201d he said. Still he showed up to the market to sell his honey. <\/p>\n

Svitlana Shyshlovska, 40, a customer, said despite the threat of attacks, \u201cyou still need to buy food to have something to eat and such markets are not an everyday occasion.\u201d <\/p>\n

Push for air defenses<\/p>\n

Zelenskyy is hoping Ukraine can purchase 25 Patriots from the U.S. to fortify its air defenses, particularly in cities. <\/p>\n

Zelenskyy on Friday urged the United States to expand its sanctions on Russian oil<\/a> from two companies to the whole sector, and appealed for long-range missiles to hit back at Russia.<\/p>\n

Zelenskyy was in London for talks with two dozen European leaders who have pledged military help<\/a> to shield his country from future Russian aggression if a ceasefire stops the more than three-year war<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The meeting hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer aimed to step up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding momentum to recent measures that have included a new round of sanctions<\/a> from the United States and European countries on Russia\u2019s vital oil and gas export earnings.<\/p>\n

The talks also addressed ways of helping protect Ukraine\u2019s power grid from Russia\u2019s almost daily drone and missile attacks<\/a> as winter approaches, enhancing Ukrainian air defenses, and supplying Kyiv with longer-range missiles that can strike deep inside Russia. Zelenskyy has urged the U.S. to send Tomahawk missiles, an idea U.S. President Donald Trump has considered.<\/p>\n

Kirill Dmitriev, Putin\u2019s envoy for investment and economic cooperation, said Friday he believes Russia, the U.S. and Ukraine were \u201cquite close to a diplomatic solution\u201d to end the three-year war. <\/p>\n

Speaking to CNN after arriving in Washington for talks with U.S. officials, Dmitriev said a planned summit in Budapest between Trump and Putin had not been canceled but would likely occur later. <\/p>\n

Trump said Tuesday his plan for a swift meeting<\/a> with Putin was on hold because he didn\u2019t want it to be a \u201cwaste of time.\u201d <\/p>\n

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made clear in public comments Tuesday that Russia is opposed to an immediate ceasefire.<\/p>\n

A White House official confirmed Friday that Dmitriev, who announced his visit on X, will meet with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to publicly discuss the private meeting. <\/p>\n

___<\/p>\n

Associated Press journalist Andrea Rosa contributed from Kyiv. Morton reported from London.<\/p>\n

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Follow AP\u2019s coverage of the war in Ukraine at https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/russia-ukraine<\/a><\/p>\n

___<\/p>\n

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