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

Ukraine said 68 missiles and 351 drones hit the capital, overwhelming air defenses and damaging at least 15 residential buildings.

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