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She's so kind': Kyiv resident on friend missing after Russian strike

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July 6, 2026

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As rescue crews searched through the rubble of a Russian missile strike, 22-year-old resident Alyona watched from a nearby playground waiting to hear news about her 19-year-old friend Vika, who was missing after the attack. #News #Kyiv #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4eLKODp 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

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Reuters

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· Jul 6, 2026

Kyiv woman recalls escape after Russian strike

Trapped inside their apartment block after a Russian strike, 21-year-old Kyiv resident Oleksandra Kopytina said she and her neighbors had been unable to get out until they were rescued by emergency services. #ukrainerussiawar #kyiv #russianstrike #rescue #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4p87i59 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

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.

DW News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv ahead of NATO summit | DW News

Russia struck Kyiv heavily overnight, hitting residential areas just days after last week's deadly strikes. Before the attack, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Moscow is stepping up its campaign and urged continued international support. #Russia #Ukraine #NATO #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: â–şInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews â–şTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews â–şFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ â–şTwitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews FĂĽr Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 7, 2026

Young couple, displaced woman from Kherson Oblast, Ukrenergo employees: the lives lost in the Russian attack on Kyiv – photos

Among those killed in the Russian attack on Kyiv on 6 July were a young couple, a displaced woman from Kherson Oblast and employees of Ukrenergo. Read more about them on Ukrainska Pravda. Zhyttia.

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 []

DawnNews English

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· Jun 28, 2026

WATCH: Russian Strike Hits Homes in Zaporizhzhia Killing One Injuring Fourteen | Dawn News English

A Russian strike has hit residential areas in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing one person and injuring fourteen others, according to local officials. Emergency teams responded as authorities assessed damage to homes and infrastructure following the attack. The incident highlights the continuing impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on civilians and urban areas, as international calls for security and diplomatic solutions continue. Watch Dawn News English for the latest updates on Ukraine, global security, and international affairs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #ukraine #russia #zaporizhzhia #ukrainewar #globalnews #worldnews #security #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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Related coverage for "She's so kind': Kyiv resident on friend missing after Russian strike": Reuters — Kyiv woman recalls escape after Russian strike. Kyiv Post — Russian Overnight Strikes Wound Six Across Ukraine. DW News — Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv ahead of NATO summit | DW News. Ukrainska Pravda — Young couple, displaced woman from Kherson Oblast, Ukrenergo employees: the lives lost in the Russian attack on Kyiv – photos. Toronto Sun — Russian missile strikes wound 11 in Kyiv: Zelensky. DawnNews English — WATCH: Russian Strike Hits Homes in Zaporizhzhia Killing One Injuring Fourteen | Dawn News English