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Russia, Ukraine exchange overnight strikes, killing 4, injuring 16

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July 13, 2026

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Russia accuses Ukraine of launching more than 350 drones toward Moscow region

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 3, 2026

Russia and Ukraine exchange overnight attacks; civilians killed on both sides

Kyiv/Moscow, July 3 (SANA) Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight attacks on Friday, with strikes hitting civilian areas and infrastructure in both countries and leaving several people dead and injured, according to officials. Reuters quoted Ukrainian officials as saying that four people were killed and 10 others injured in Russian attacks overnight. Oleh Hryhorov, head of []

Euromaidan Press

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· Jul 3, 2026

Belgorod loses power and water after Ukrainian strike on gas-turbine plant, one killed

The strike came a day after Russia's deadliest assault on Kyiv this year.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 6, 2026

[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — WATCH: Footage captures the moment of a Russian overnight strike on Kiev region.

— WATCH: Footage captures the moment of a Russian overnight strike on Kiev region.

Meduza.io

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russian attack hits 20 apartment buildings across Kyiv, killing more than 20 and injuring over 90

Russia launched a massive overnight strike on Kyiv using ballistic and cruise missiles along with drones. All districts of the Ukrainian capital sustained damage. By the morning of July 2, at least 13 people had been killed and more than 80 wounded.

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

Russian Overnight Strikes Wound Six Across Ukraine

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

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· 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.

Fark

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· Jun 21, 2026

Day 1,579 of WW3: Russia launched a series of attacks on multiple Ukrainian regions on Saturday. Guided aerial bombs struck civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy. This is your Sunday Ukraine conversation [News]

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Al-Monitor

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· Jul 6, 2026

Second Russian attack on Kyiv in less than a week kills 11, wrecks apartments

By Valentyn Ogirenko and Vladyslav SmilianetsKYIV, July 6 (Reuters) - Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv early on Monday, killing at least 11 people and heavily damaging apartment blocks, officials said, in an attack just a few days after the deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital this year.The bombardment also comes ahead of a NATO summit in Turkey this week, where U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to make a renewed push to end the war, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Toronto Sun

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· 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 []

NDTV

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ukraine Creates "Long-Range" Command To Step Up Strikes On Russia

In recent weeks, Ukraine has reported strikes almost daily, with officials saying it is only fair to bring the war to Russia more than four years since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russia says sailor killed in Ukraine's strike on civilian vessels in Sea of Azov

Russia, Ukraine exchange airstrikes overnight, with both sides reporting damage

Caucasian Knot

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· Jul 7, 2026

Attacks on SOCAR and the note of protest from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on July 5-6, 2026, affected facilities of the Azerbaijani oil and gas company SOCAR in the Mykolaiv region. Azerbaijan considers the repeated strikes to be deliberate and demands an investigation, explanations, and adherence to international obligations from Moscow.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv injure ten

Russia struck Kyiv overnight, injuring 10 people. Attacks on Kyiv have intensified in recent weeks, with strikes on the capital and surrounding region this month leaving more than 60 people dead. Russia claims last night's strikes targeted defence industry facilities using high-precision weapons. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

NBC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Deadly Russian strikes hit Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to NATO summit

The attack, which Ukraine’s president had warned of hours earlier, comes days after a combined Russian assault killed at least 31 people in Kyiv.

The Moscow Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Nine Dead as Russia, Ukraine Exchange Strikes

The strikes came a day before Ukraine's allies were set to meet in Paris for talks on pressuring Russia to end its war.

Russia Today

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· Jul 3, 2026

Russian woman killed in Ukrainian missile strike – governor

Ukrainian attacks caused casualties and damage in Russia overnight Read Full Article at RT.com

Arise News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russian Strikes Kill 11 In Kyiv As Moscow Launches Second Deadly Assault In A Week

Russian strikes kill 11 in Kyiv as Moscow launches a second deadly assault on the capital in days.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russia strikes Kyiv with deadly barrage on eve of Nato summit

Russia struck Ukraine’s Kyiv region with ballistic missiles on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, authorities said, on the eve of a Nato summit in Turkey. The assault was the second on the capital and its surroundings in less than a week and came as both sides increased long-range attacks, underlining the growing reach of the war more than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion. US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky are expected to...

TASS

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russian forces strike defense, energy facilities in Kiev, military airfields

According to the Defense Ministry, the strikes were carried out in response to Kiev's attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia

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

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 10, 2026

Russian Defense Ministry: Six Large-Scale Strikes Carried Out Against Ukrainian Forces Over Past Week

Russian Defense Ministry: Six Large-Scale Strikes Carried Out Against Ukrainian Forces Over Past Week

Investing.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Russian strikes injure six in Ukraine as fuel crisis deepens into Siberia

Russian strikes injure six in Ukraine as fuel crisis deepens into Siberia

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 2, 2026

EU ambassador to Ukraine describes Russian attack on Kyiv as "hell"

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová has said Russia's large-scale attack on Ukraine on the night of 1-2 July struck, among other places, a site where diplomats live. She has also shared her impressions of the attack on Kyiv on her social media.

BRICS News

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· Jul 6, 2026

JUST IN: 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia strikes Kyiv, Ukraine with ballistic missiles.

JUST IN: Russia strikes Kyiv, Ukraine with ballistic missiles.@BRICSNews

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russian attack on Ukraine shakes Kyiv for hours

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s capital with missiles and drones overnight into Thursday with the intense strikes causing loud explosions and shaking Kyiv for hours. Residential buildings were damaged in the attacks that killed one person and injured numerous people, said Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military [] The post Russian attack on Ukraine shakes Kyiv for hours appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

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.

The Japan Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Russian strikes kill 24 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit

The attack hit just days after another Russian strike killed more than 30 people in the Ukrainian capital.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Kyiv under Russian attack overnight, several injured

Kyiv under Russian attack overnight, several injured

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jul 4, 2026

St. Petersburg oil terminal reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones

Ukraine's military reportedly carried out an attack on St. Petersburg in the early hours of July 4, striking an oil terminal in the city, Russian Telegram media channels reported.

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