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496 drones, 74 missiles: Russia launches deadliest strike on Ukraine this year, at least 27 dead
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The Moscow Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Fresh Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills At Least 11
The combined drone and missile attack comes just a few days after the deadliest Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital this year.
Intel Slava
· Jul 6, 2026
🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — After a brief pause, another salvo of Russian Iskander missiles has been launched at Kiev.
— After a brief pause, another salvo of Russian Iskander missiles has been launched at Kiev. Drones are currently striking positions across the city, with up to 20 Kh-101 cruise missiles inbound to hit further targets.
teleSUR English
· Jul 6, 2026
Russia Downs 519 Drones as Ukraine Reports Heavy Strikes
Ukraine attacked over 20 regions, including Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Kaluga, Leningrad, Moscow, Rostov and Yaroslavl. On Monday, Russia Defense Ministry confirmed that its air defense systems downed 519 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight, while Kiev reported that a Russian missile and drone attack on the capital left at least 11 people dead and dozens injured. RELATED: []
Sky News Australia
· Jul 11, 2026
Overnight attack: Russia launches 12 missiles, 121 drones at Ukraine
Four people, including a child, have died and 17 others have been injured following a Russian strike on Ukraine. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, 12 missiles and 121 drones were launched at Ukraine overnight. While the majority were intercepted, six ballistic missiles reached their intended targets. Additionally, two aerial glide bombs hit a public transport stop in the Sumy region, damaging multiple buses, cars, and nearby buildings.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 11, 2026
Russia attacks Ukraine with 12 missiles and 121 drones, 2 missiles and almost all UAVs downed
Russia launched 12 missiles and 121 drones against Ukraine overnight. Ukrainian air defences intercepted two guided missiles and 111 UAVs, while ballistic missile strikes and drone impacts were recorded.
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Related coverage for "496 drones, 74 missiles: Russia launches deadliest strike on Ukraine this year, at least 27 dead": The Moscow Times — Fresh Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills At Least 11. Intel Slava — 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — After a brief pause, another salvo of Russian Iskander missiles has been launched at Kiev.. teleSUR English — Russia Downs 519 Drones as Ukraine Reports Heavy Strikes. Sky News Australia — Overnight attack: Russia launches 12 missiles, 121 drones at Ukraine. Ukrainska Pravda — Russia attacks Ukraine with 12 missiles and 121 drones, 2 missiles and almost all UAVs downed