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Ukraine war latest: For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv, killing at least 26 in mass missile attack

The Kyiv Independent

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July 6, 2026

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Ukraine war latest: For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv, killing at least 26 in mass missile attack

Key developments on July 6:For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv with mass missile attack, killing at least 26Russia’s largest oil refinery in flames as Ukraine strikes Omsk, 2,500 km away from borderUkraine strikes Russian oil refinery in YaroslavlRussia launched waves

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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

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...

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.

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Russian Attacks Target Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Dnipropetrovsk, Injuring 6

Early Sunday morning, June 28, Russian forces attacked Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, with ballistic missiles, injuring at least two people and sparking fires in the Darnytskyi district. Russian attack drones targeted the northern city of Chernihiv, where debris damaged a secondary school and injured two people. In the central-eastern Dnipropetrovsk region, Russian strikes hit gas stations and a sports school, resulting in two additional casualties.

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.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jun 26, 2026

Russia attacks Ukraine with 7 Iskander missiles and 189 UAVs: 3 missiles and 174 drones downed

Russia has attacked Ukraine with seven ballistic missiles and 189 UAVs of various types since the evening of 25 June. Ukrainian air defence forces have shot down or jammed three missiles and 174 of the drones. The Russian attack is ongoing.

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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· 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

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

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

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Russia lancar serangan besar-besaran di Ukraine

KYIV: Russia melancarkan se­rangan besar-besaran menggunakan peluru berpandu dan dron ke atas Ukraine pada Khamis, menyasarkan Kyiv serta beberapa wilayah lain di seluruh negara itu. Kementerian Pertahanan Russia berkata, ia telah melaksanakan serangan besar-besaran menggunakan senjata jarak jauh berketepatan tinggi dari udara, darat dan laut serta dron serangan. Moscow berkata, serangan itu menyasarkan kemudahan perindustrian ... Read more The post Russia lancar serangan besar-besaran di Ukraine appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Kyiv Hammered By Deadly Strikes On Eve Of Crucial NATO Summit

A massive wave of Russian ballistic missiles and drones tore through Ukraine’s capital early Monday morning, killing at least 18 people and leaving dozens more injured. The pre-dawn bombardment struck multiple residential areas just a day before world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, are set to gather in Ankara, Turkey, for a critical NATO [] Kyiv Hammered By Deadly Strikes On Eve Of Crucial NATO Summit

Intel Slava

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· Jul 6, 2026

🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — NOW: Russian missiles begin striking targets in Kiev and on the outskirts of the city.

— NOW: Russian missiles begin striking targets in Kiev and on the outskirts of the city.

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.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russia, Ukraine exchange deep strikes as U.S. senators push new sanctions on Moscow

Capitals, July 11 (SANA) Russia and Ukraine exchanged long-range strikes over the past 24 hours, with Russian attacks killing four people and wounding others in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, while Ukrainian forces targeted oil infrastructure deep inside Russia, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian officials said Kyiv came under a ballistic missile attack early []

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russia is striking civilians because it’s losing. Trump should use this moment

Unable to achieve significant gains on the battlefield, Russia has once again turned to terrorizing Ukraine’s civilian population. It launched a massive attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region using drones and ballistic missiles. According to the latest reports, 34 people were injured and ten were killed. Meanwhile, Washington continues to debate how the war []

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

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russian strikes kill 12 in Kyiv

KYIV – Russia hammered Kyiv with missiles and drones early on Monday, killing at least 12 people, officials said, as shortages of U.S.-made interceptors left the Ukrainian capital ‌struggling to defend itself, just days after the deadliest attack this year.The heavy overnight bombardment came ahead of a NATO summit in Turkey this week, where U.S. [] The post Russian strikes kill 12 in Kyiv appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

TRT World

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russian military steps up attacks on Ukrainian capital

Kiev came under another wave of Russian ballistic missile attacks, which left more than a dozen people injured and caused widespread damage across the capital, as residents described it a night of terror. With Ukraine running low on Patriot interceptors, concerns are growing over its ability to defend against Moscow’s escalating strikes. Shadia Edwards-Dashti reports from Kiev.

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ukraine war latest: For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv, killing at least 23 in mass missile attack

Key developments on July 6:For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv with mass missile attack, killing at least 23Russia’s largest oil refinery in flames as Ukraine strikes Omsk, 2,500 km away from borderUkraine strikes Russian oil refinery in YaroslavlRussia launched waves

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.

Meduza.io

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· Jul 8, 2026

A night in photos: Kyiv takes another Russian strike while Ukraine hunts Russia’s refineries, an airfield, and its ‘shadow fleet’

Russian forces hit Kyiv again overnight into July 8, even as Ukraine’s military launched a fresh wave of attacks on Russia’s oil infrastructure. Ukrainian drones struck so-called shadow fleet tankers in the Sea of Azov, an industrial zone in Nizhnekamsk that’s home to two oil refineries, refineries in Saratov and Ufa, and a military airfield in Borisoglebsk, in the Voronezh region. One person was killed and at least eight were wounded. Meduza has put together footage of the night’s strikes on Russian cities.

The Independent

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Children among 11 killed in ‘furious’ Russian attack on Kyiv

Massive attack on Kyiv comes hours after Ukraine said Putin wanted to capture the capital again

The Hill

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ukraine hit by deadly Russian attack ahead of NATO summit

Russia launched a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv late Sunday, shortly before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will head to Turkey for the annual NATO summit. Russia launched 68 missiles and 351 attack drones at Kyiv, Zelensky wrote on social platform X early Monday. As of then, the attack had killed 11 people...

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.

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