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One killed, two wounded in Russian strike on Kyiv
Russian forces struck Kyiv in the early hours of July 8, killing one person and wounding two others, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the city’s military administration. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service reported two injured. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the attack involved ballistic missiles.
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Toronto Sun
· Jul 11, 2026
Russian missile strikes wound 11 in Kyiv: Zelensky
KYIV — Ukraine said Russian strikes on Kyiv wounded 11 people on Saturday, with missiles hitting the city even before air raid alerts sounded. AFP journalists in Kyiv heard two series of explosions in the early hours, with an air alert siren sounding minutes after the first blast. Moscow has been firing missiles and drones []
Kyiv Post
· Jun 23, 2026
Russian Overnight Strikes Wound Six Across Ukraine as Kyiv Sounds Air Alert
Russian overnight strikes wounded at least six people across Ukraine, including two elderly people in Zaporizhzhia, three people in Sumy and one woman in Kharkiv. Kyiv authorities issued an air raid alert early Tuesday and urged residents to seek shelter, while Zaporizhzhia officials reported damage to homes, a service station and a gas station.
India TV News
· Jul 11, 2026
Zelenskyy seeks NATO support, more Patriot missiles from US as Russian launches fresh strikes on Kyiv
At least 11 people, including a child, were wounded in Russian strikes that targeted Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said the strikes were conducted by Russian military using overnight missiles and drones.
Meduza.io
· Jul 2, 2026
See the aftermath of one of Russia’s largest attacks on Kyiv. Apartment buildings lie in ruins, at least 13 people were killed, and dozens were injured.
Russian forces attacked Kyiv overnight on July 2 with drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the strike on the Ukrainian capital was the most massive since the start of the full-scale war. All districts of Kyiv sustained damage; the latest figures show at least 13 people were killed and more than 90 were wounded. City authorities warned that the casualty toll is not final, as rescuers are still working through the rubble. July 3 has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv. Meduza publishes photographs of the aftermath of the Russian strike.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 7, 2026
Two injured and fires recorded in Kyiv after Russian strikes – photos
Russian missile strikes caused fires in Kyiv's Desnianskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts overnight. Two people were injured.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 11, 2026
Kyiv under Russian attack overnight, several injured
Kyiv under Russian attack overnight, several injured
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Related coverage for "One killed, two wounded in Russian strike on Kyiv": Toronto Sun — Russian missile strikes wound 11 in Kyiv: Zelensky. Kyiv Post — Russian Overnight Strikes Wound Six Across Ukraine as Kyiv Sounds Air Alert. India TV News — Zelenskyy seeks NATO support, more Patriot missiles from US as Russian launches fresh strikes on Kyiv. Meduza.io — See the aftermath of one of Russia’s largest attacks on Kyiv. Apartment buildings lie in ruins, at least 13 people were killed, and dozens were injured.. Ukrainska Pravda — Two injured and fires recorded in Kyiv after Russian strikes – photos. Sweden Herald — Kyiv under Russian attack overnight, several injured