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Kyiv mourns 30 dead in Russian barrage as air defenses strain

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July 3, 2026

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Kyiv marked a day of mourning on Friday for victims of a massive Russian missile and drone attack as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the death toll had risen to 30. Zelenskyy said nearly 100 people were injured and 10 people were ...

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 17 as rescue efforts continue, officials say

Kyiv, July 2 (SANA) The death toll from Russian airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, early on Thursday has risen to 17, while rescue operations remain underway, Ukrainian authorities said. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said in a post on Telegram that emergency crews were continuing search and rescue efforts at the site of the strikes. []

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ukraine to Allocate Emergency Aid for Vyshneve Strike Victims

A massive Russian overnight barrage on Kyiv and its region Sunday-Monday killed 22 people and injured nearly 90 others, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed. The attack involved 68 missiles, including ballistic weapons, and more than 350 drones. Vyshneve, a city near Kyiv, suffered severe damage due to a secondary detonation, prompting the Cabinet of Ministers to allocate emergency reserve funds to support the affected community.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 10, 2026

[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Russian Aerospace Forces have carried out multiple FAB-500 glide bomb strikes [...]

— Russian Aerospace Forces have carried out multiple FAB-500 glide bomb strikes against Ukrainian positions. Five FAB-500 UMPK bombs struck a raised river crossing used by Ukrainian forces near Mayaky in the Donetsk People's Republic. Four FAB-500 UMPK bombs destroyed a personnel shelter belonging to the 159th Separate Motorized Brigade near Zakharovka, Kharkiv Oblast. A separate airstrike destroyed a Ukrainian drone command post near Rublene, Kharkiv Oblast.@IntelSlava

Times of India

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· Jul 8, 2026

2 killed as Russia bombs Ukraine ahead of Zelenskyy-Trump Nato meet

The latest assault came just a day after one of the deadliest Russian attacks on Kyiv in recent months claimed 30 lives. The renewed strikes underscored Moscow's continuing pressure on Ukraine even as Nato leaders prepared to discuss military support, regional security and the future course of the war. Ukraine's State Emergency Service later said two people were wounded in the capital.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 5, 2026

As Kyiv burns, the West should share air defense technology with Ukraine

Kyiv endured one of the deadliest nights of the entire war in Ukraine overnight Wednesday-Thursday, as Russia unleashed 74 missiles and 496 long-range drones on the Ukrainian capital. At least 20 people were killed and more than 90 injured. An apartment building collapsed after a direct hit and damage occurred across 33 locations, overwhelmingly residential []

Associated Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

At least 10 killed as Ukraine capital hit by Russian missiles and drones

The attack on Kyiv which was still underway early Monday morning, involved waves of ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drones. Monday's attack comes days after a combined Russian attack killed at least 31 people in Kyiv last week. (AP video shot by Dan Bashakov) #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #news #russia Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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Related coverage for "Kyiv mourns 30 dead in Russian barrage as air defenses strain": Syrian Arab News Agency — Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 17 as rescue efforts continue, officials say. Kyiv Post — Ukraine to Allocate Emergency Aid for Vyshneve Strike Victims. Intel Slava — [Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Russian Aerospace Forces have carried out multiple FAB-500 glide bomb strikes [...]. Times of India — 2 killed as Russia bombs Ukraine ahead of Zelenskyy-Trump Nato meet. Washington Examiner — As Kyiv burns, the West should share air defense technology with Ukraine. Associated Press — At least 10 killed as Ukraine capital hit by Russian missiles and drones