# EU leaders condemn Russian missile strikes on Ukraine

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eu-leaders-condemn-russian-missile-strikes-on-ukraine
> Updated: 2026-08-05T14:32:20.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

On 5 August 2026 Russian forces launched a barrage of 28 ballistic missiles at Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and wounding dozens more. The attack prompted swift condemnation from European leaders. Within hours, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a €1.4 billion aid package for Ukraine, to be financed from interest on frozen Russian assets, emphasizing the need to sustain Ukrainian resistance. Later the same day, French President Emmanuel Macron denounced the strikes as “unacceptable,” pledged tougher EU sanctions on Moscow and called for increased military assistance to Ukraine. Both statements underscored a coordinated EU response of financial support and heightened pressure on Russia following the missile assault.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Macron condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine, pledges tougher sanctions

Macron said Russia must pay for missile and drone attacks that killed 17 in Kiev, promising tougher EU sanctions and more military aid to Ukraine.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macron-condemns-russian-attacks-on-ukraine-pledges-tougher-sanctions

### 2026-08-05: Ursula von der Leyen pledges €1.4 bn aid after Russian missile strike kills 17 in Kyiv

Russian missiles hit Kyiv, killing 17 and injuring over 50. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the attack and announced €1.4 bn in aid from frozen Russian assets.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ursula-von-der-leyen-pledges-14-bn-aid-after-russian-missile-strike-kills-17-in-kyiv

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