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Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 12

Authorities said 46 people were wounded as rescue crews searched for survivors and air defenses intercepted only part of the barrage.

  • 0 An extensive overnight aerial assault involving dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones hit Ukraine's capital city, resulting in at least 12 civilian deaths and injuring 60 others within the metropolitan area.
  • The multi-wave bombardment severely damaged or destroyed more than 15 buildings across several historic and residential neighborhoods, trapping residents on the upper floors of shattered high-rises.
  • Ukrainian aviation units reported tracking over 400 total incoming projectiles, managing to neutralize the vast majority of drones and cruise missiles while struggling to intercept advanced ballistic targets.
  • Moscow's defense officials acknowledged the massive long-range strike campaign, asserting that their objective was to neutralize military, industrial, and energy infrastructure rather than civilian sectors.
  • The fatal bombardment occurred on the eve of a pivotal international summit, prompting Ukrainian leadership to aggressively demand that global allies expedite advanced air defense shipments.
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The Russians went straight for residential buildings, say authorities in the Ukrainian capital after another missile and drone attack on the city.

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According to Ukrainian data, Russian airstrikes on Kiev have again hit residential blocks. According to the authorities, at least eleven people were killed and more than 20 injured.

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VINnews broke the news on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
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