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Two dead and multiple injuries as Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones

The Independent

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July 11, 2026

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Two dead and multiple injuries as Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones

Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted at least two cruise missiles and 111 drones

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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

Meduza.io

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russia strikes Kyiv for second time in a week, killing more than 10 and wounding dozens. See the aftermath.

Russian forces struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones in the early hours of July 6. According to data from the Ukrainian Air Force command, a total of 68 missiles of various types and more than 350 drones (including decoy drones) were launched against Ukraine. Kyiv was the primary target. Air defense systems protecting the Ukrainian capital were unable to intercept any of the 23 ballistic missiles or six “Zircon” missiles. A Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson said that Ukrainian forces lack sufficient missiles for Patriot air defense systems. According to the latest figures, 11 people were killed and 46 were wounded in Kyiv as a result of the Russian strike, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported. Buildings in four districts of the city were damaged, with the most severe destruction in the Podilskyi district. Ukrainian authorities cautioned that the casualty figures are not final, as rescue operations at the sites of destroyed buildings are ongoing. July 7 has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv. Meduza shares photographs of the aftermath of the Russian strike on Kyiv.

DawnNews English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Kyiv Hit by Russian Missile Barrage in Overnight Attack | Russia-Ukraine War | Dawn News English

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 #kyiv #ukrainewar #zelensky #breakingnews #worldnews #europe --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 2, 2026

‘Massive’ Russian missile and drone barrage pounds Ukraine capital

Russian missile and drone strikes rocked Kyiv early Thursday, killing two people and wounding more than a dozen, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a “massive attack”. Russia has routinely launched waves of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, during its more than four-year invasion, which has become Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. The attack came after Ukraine’s air force warned that ballistic missiles were headed towards the...

Associated Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Rescuers pull injured from rubble in Kyiv as Russian attack kills at least 8

Russian missiles and drones kill at least 8 people in Kyiv, causing damage across Ukrainian capital. #russia #ukraine #kyiv Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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 []

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 11, 2026

Deadly Russian Guided Bombs and Drones Strike Sloviansk and Kharkiv Region

Russian forces carried out a wave of attacks across eastern Ukraine on Saturday, July 11, focusing on the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. In Sloviansk, three FAB-250 guided bombs struck the city center, killing a 67-year-old man and injuring three others while damaging dozens of buildings. In the Kharkiv region, a strike hit a residential multi-story building in Izium, injuring four people. A separate strike targeted a gas station in Kharkiv city.

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.

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.

Times of India

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· Jul 11, 2026

6 killed as Russia rains missiles, drones on Ukraine; Kyiv renews plea for air defences

Recent missile and drone attacks from Russia have claimed the lives of six individuals and left many others wounded throughout Ukraine. In response to dwindling interceptor missile availability, Kyiv has made an emergency appeal for air defense systems. The strikes affected key locations, including Sumy, Odesa, Kharkiv, and Kyiv, with significant casualties in Sumy itself. While much of the aerial offensive was intercepted, ballistic missiles remained unchallenged.

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

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 9, 2026

Russia attacks Ukraine with two missiles and nearly 100 drones: air defence downs 72 UAVs

Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with two ballistic missiles and 94 drones of various types since the evening of 8 July. Ukrainian air defences have downed 72 drones, but hits by missiles and 19 UAVs have been recorded.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russian missile and drone barrage kills two and wounds 19 in Ukraine

In the latest salvo in one of the war's deadliest months, Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles and 121 drones.

Reuters

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· Jul 6, 2026

Several killed after Russian attack hits residential area in Kyiv

Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv killing at least nine people and heavily damaging apartment blocks and other buildings, officials said, just a few days after the deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital this year. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #kyiv #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #russiaukraineconflict #russiaukraine Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4fkz8aL 👉 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

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mass Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv kills at least 7 ahead of NATO summit | #AJ shorts

Russian missiles ⁠and drones struck ⁠the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Monday, killing at least seven people and wounding dozens ahead of the NATO summit in Turkiye. 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

The Moscow Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Fresh Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills At Least 11

The combined drone and missile attack comes just a few days after the deadliest Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital this year.

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.

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.

Watchdog Report

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· Jul 4, 2026

Relentless Barrage Pounds Capital

The essential fact is not simply that Russia struck Kyiv again, but that the pattern has become operationally familiar: large salvos, civilian deaths, damaged apartment blocks, and deliberate pressure on Ukraine’s air-defense system all arrive together. The immediate casualty count may shift as rescuers work and reporting is corrected, but the strategic meaning does not []

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 []

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.

TRT World

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· Jul 4, 2026

Russia: Ukraine hits oil terminal in St. Petersburg

Ukrainian drone attack hit an oil terminal at the Port of St. Petersburg overnight, according to Russian officials but no casualties were reported. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attack, sharing the footage on his X account, while the Russian Defence Ministry claimed nearly 400 drones were intercepted across Russian regions, Crimea, and the Azov and Black seas. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

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