The Independent
·Jul 2026
Russia’s major drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 8 and sends people fleeing into shelters
A large-scale Russian missile and drone assault on Kyiv killed eight people, injured dozens, and caused widespread destruction across all districts of the city. Residential buildings, a hotel, and multiple sites across the capital were hit, forcing residents into metro stations for shelter. Ukrainian officials reported collapsed structures, fires, and people trapped in damaged buildings. Poland and Finland briefly activated air defense measures but later confirmed no airspace violations. The attack occurred amid intensified Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian regions, where additional casualties and damage were reported.