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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill at least 9, injure at least 77 amid deadly Donetsk Oblast strike

The Kyiv Independent

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July 10, 2026

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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill at least 9, injure at least 77 amid deadly Donetsk Oblast strike

Russia launched 137 attack drones overnight, Ukraine's Air Force said.

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Al Jazeera

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· Jul 3, 2026

Five killed in Ukraine a day after deadliest Russian attacks this year

Separately, at least 10 people killed in Ukrainian attacks on Russia and Russian-controlled areas.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 5, 2026

Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv was exceptionally deadly – here is why

Kyiv — A ferocious Russian attack on Kyiv Thursday killed at least 30 people, making it the third deadliest assault against the Ukrainian capital since the start of the war. Ukraine has endured hundreds of large-scale aerial attacks, but the assault this week was exceptionally lethal, in part because of the targets Moscow chose – residential The post Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv was exceptionally deadly – here is why appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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 []

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.

Reuters

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russian air strikes leave many dead in Kyiv

Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing more than a dozen people and wounding over 50, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings in what Russia said was a retaliation for recent attacks on its civil infrastructure. #russia #ukraine #war #kyiv

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russian attack on Kyiv kills 11, injures 46 and damages 15 residential buildings – photos

An overnight Russian attack on Kyiv killed 11 people and injured 46, including two children. At least 15 residential buildings were damaged or destroyed.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russia strikes in Kyiv kill at least 20 and injure dozens

Russian air strikes have killed at least 20 civilians in Kyiv and injured dozens more. The 11-hour drone and missile attack caused widespread damage across the Ukrainian capital. Ukraine's emergency services deployed nearly 500 personnel, more than 100 specialised vehicles, and a helicopter in response to the attack.

NDTV

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· Jun 29, 2026

10 Killed, Dozens Injured In Russian Strikes In Ukraine

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed 10 people and wounded dozens on Monday, authorities said, with strikes continuing into the afternoon as the death toll climbed.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 11, 2026

10 injured in Russian missile, drone strikes on Kyiv

At least 10 people, including a child, were injured after Russia launched an overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Saturday, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. Explosions and fires were reported across the capital’s Solomianskyi, Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts, the emergency service said in a statement on Telegram. In Solomianskyi district, a strike [] The post 10 injured in Russian missile, drone strikes on Kyiv appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

BNO News

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· Jul 3, 2026

27 dead after Russian attack on Kyiv; nearly a hundred injured

At least 27 people were killed and more than 90 others injured after Russia launched more than 70 missiles and nearly 500 drones at Ukraine, with the main attack aimed at Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. Rescue crews are still clearing rubble and searching for more victims. The attack early Thursday caused damage at more [] The post 27 dead after Russian attack on Kyiv; nearly a hundred injured appeared first on BNO News.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russia Launches Missile, Drone Barrage on Kyiv

Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least eight people and injuring over three dozen, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings and started a fire in a hotel on a central boulevard. #Ukraine #Russia

Euromaidan Press

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· Jul 3, 2026

Russian strikes kill 9 civilians across Ukraine, including toddler in Sumy Oblast

Russia's latest attacks killed nine civilians across Ukraine, with deadly strikes in Sumy, Donetsk, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts and dozens more wounded nationwide.

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.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill at least eight, including seven in capital

Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill at least eight, including seven in capital

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 21, 2026

Russia Strikes Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Poltava, Killing 7

Russian forces carried out multiple strikes across Ukraine on Saturday, June 20, targeting civilian areas with guided aerial bombs and other munitions. In Zaporizhzhia, an attack involving guided bombs resulted in five fatalities and 12 injuries, with infrastructure damage prompting the closure of the Dnipro Hydroelectric Station dam. In the Sumy region, strikes on the regional capital killed one person and injured five others, damaging numerous residential buildings. A separate attack on Poltava killed two people and injured 14, including six children.

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

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills Seven

A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv killed at least seven people and injured 24 early on Monday, according to Ukrainian officials, as residential buildings, commercial properties and other infrastructure suffered heavy damage across multiple districts. Kyiv’s military administration said rescue teams were searching through damaged apartment blocks for survivors after the [] The post Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills Seven appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

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.

MS NOW

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· Jul 2, 2026

Major Russian attack kills 18 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes batter Moscow’s oil sector

Damage was recorded in 30 locations across Kyiv, mainly residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, city officials said. The post Major Russian attack kills 18 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes batter Moscow’s oil sector appeared first on MS NOW.

Arise News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russian Missile And Drone Attack Kills 10 In Kyiv

Russian missile and drone strikes kill 10 people in Kyiv as Ukraine launches fresh attacks on Russian energy facilities.

Associated Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

'Five minutes later, a second one followed': People in Kyiv recount overnight Russian strikes

At least 11 people, including a child, were wounded after Russia launched an overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Saturday, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 12, 2026

Ukrainian attacks on Russia kill 1 as Kyiv continues to target oil tankers and refineries

A Ukrainian attack in southwest Russia killed one person and wounded three more, local officials said Sunday, as Kyiv’s forces continued to bombard Russia’s oil facilities. The head of Russia’s Samara region, Gov. Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, said that a child was among the injured. He also said that residential homes and apartment buildings were damaged in [] The post Ukrainian attacks on Russia kill 1 as Kyiv continues to target oil tankers and refineries appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Meduza.io

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· Jul 2, 2026

See the aftermath of one of Russia’s largest attacks on Kyiv. Apartment buildings lie in ruins, more than 20 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 21 people were killed and around 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 shares photographs of the aftermath of the Russian strike.

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

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

RTÉ News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russian airstrikes kill 10, injure dozens in Kyiv

Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 50.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least eight, Ukrainian authorities say

Kyiv, July 2 (SANA) Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine‘s capital early on Thursday killed at least eight people and triggered fires across the city, Ukrainian authorities said, as Moscow and Kyiv continue to escalate attacks more than four years into the war. Kyiv Military Administration chief Tymur Tkachenko said the death toll from []

Investing.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russian attack on Kyiv kills seven, hits apartments, other buildings

Russian attack on Kyiv kills seven, hits apartments, other buildings

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