Russia attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles, officials report

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IN SHORT

Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones at Kyiv overnight, injuring at least 11 people and sparking fires across the capital. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted many of the incoming assets but struggled against the ballistic missiles.

Key Numbers

11people injured in Kyiv

6Iskander ballistic missiles launched

4Kh-59/69 cruise missiles launched

2Kh-31 anti-radiation missiles launched

121attack drones launched

111drones intercepted

2Kh-59/69 missiles intercepted

570air attack assets used in total

4Zircon missiles used

24Iskander ballistic missiles used

496Shahed-type drones used

7killed in Donetsk region

21injured in Donetsk region

Who's Involved

Russia

launched ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones at Ukraine

Kyiv

capital city targeted by Russian missile strikes

Ukrainian air force

reported details of Russian missile and drone launches and interceptions

Vitali Klitschko

Kyiv Mayor reporting on damage and warning residents

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President reporting on injuries and damage, appealing for air defense

Russia attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles, officials report

↳ Why This Matters

The intensified Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv underscore the ongoing severity of the conflict and Ukraine's critical need for advanced air defense systems to protect its civilian population and infrastructure.

Key facts

Russia launched a significant missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding regions.
At least 11 people were injured in the strikes on Kyiv.
Fires broke out in multiple districts of the capital, including a transformer substation and an office building.
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted a large number of drones and some missiles but struggled against ballistic missiles.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed for more air defense interceptor missiles.

Russia launched a significant missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, resulting in at least 11 injuries and sparking fires. The strikes damaged residential and non-residential buildings, including an office building and a transformer substation. Ukrainian air defense forces managed to intercept a large number of drones and some cruise missiles, but struggled against the ballistic missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted the critical shortage of interceptor missiles for air defense systems and urged allies to bolster Ukraine's capabilities. This attack follows a previous Russian strike on Kyiv that killed at least 30 people, which Russia stated was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on its oil refineries. Kyiv has been targeting Moscow's energy industry in response to Russian attacks.

Frequently asked questions

Russia launched six Iskander ballistic missiles, four Kh-59/69 cruise missiles, two Kh-31 anti-radiation missiles, and 121 attack drones. In a separate statement, the Ukrainian air force mentioned 570 air attack assets were used, including four Zircon missiles and 24 Iskander ballistic missiles.

Damage was reported in multiple districts, including a strike on a non-residential building, a fire at a transformer substation, and a fire in a three-story office building. Apartment buildings and a seminary were also damaged.

Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 111 of the drones and two of the Kh-59/69 missiles. However, they struggled against the ballistic missiles.

What Happens Next

01Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is expected to reiterate the need for more air defense interceptor missiles at the upcoming NATO summit.

02NATO allies are anticipated to discuss bolstering Ukraine's air defense capabilities.

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How It Developed

Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles on Saturday, damaging buildings and causing fires.

New reporting details a specific ballistic missile attack on Kyiv early July 11, with explosions heard and building damage reported in multiple districts.

Russian missile strikes on Kyiv overnight have injured at least 11 people and sparked fires across the capital, authorities said on Saturday.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported strikes on a non-residential building, a transformer substation, and an office building.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that at least 11 people, including one child, were injured and that apartment buildings, offices, and a seminary were damaged.

The Ukrainian air force reported Russia launched six Iskander ballistic missiles, four Kh-59/69 cruise missiles, two Kh-31 anti-radiation missiles, and 121 attack drones.

Local air defenses intercepted 111 of the drones and two of the Kh-59/69 missiles.

Klitschko described the strikes as Russia's 'most massive attack' on the capital.

Sources

Kyiv under Russian missile attack, officials sayReuters

Russian missile strikes on Kyiv injure at least 11Euronews

Explosions, damage reported in Kyiv amid Russian ballistic missile attackThe Kyiv Independent

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