Russia hammers Kyiv in largest missile and drone barrage since war in Ukraine began
- Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight into Friday, marking the largest aerial assault since its 2022 invasion began.
- The attack followed a July 3 phone call in which Putin refused to compromise on Ukraine, while the U.S. paused some weapons shipments to Kyiv earlier this week.
- Officials reported over 500 drones and 11 missiles targeted Kyiv and other regions, causing damage to about 40 apartment blocks, schools, and infrastructure, injuring at least 23 people.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called the night a 'deliberate act of terror,' while President Zelenskyy called the strikes 'cynical' and urged increased pressure on Moscow.
- The attack highlighted Russia's continued offensive despite diplomatic talks, underscoring Kyiv's concerns that the halt in U.S. arms deliveries weakens its defense amid mounting assaults.
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Russia brushes off talks after largest assault on Ukraine
Russia on Friday said that it sees no immediate diplomatic way out of the war in Ukraine, hours after pummelling the war-torn country with its largest ever drone and missile barrage of the invasion.
After Russia's largest drone attack since the invasion began, Ukrainian and US presidents discussed the need to "strengthen the protection" of Ukraine's airspace.
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Russia unleashed its biggest air assault on Ukraine since the war began — launching 550 drones and missiles overnight, just hours after President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The massive wave of attacks hammered Kyiv and several other cities. Ukrainian officials said homes were destroyed, cars burned, and even ambulances were damaged. One person was killed, and at least 24 others were hurt. “Five ambulances were dama…

Russia brushes of talks after largest assault on Ukraine
Russia on Friday said that it sees no immediate diplomatic way out of the war in Ukraine, hours after pummelling the war-torn country with its largest ever drone and missile barrage of the invasion.
The Russian military attacks Kyiv with brutal attacks. Russia is now deliberately attacking the capital – and is pursuing a clear strategy.
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