Key facts
- Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas.
- At least 26 people, including children, were killed in the attack on Kyiv.
- Dozens more were injured in the Kyiv attack.
- The attack on Kyiv hit residential buildings.
- Kyiv marked a Day of Mourning on July 7.
- Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least seven civilians and injured 88 others over the past day.
- Russia accused Ukraine of striking civilian infrastructure in Belgorod.
- The Belgorod strike resulted in three deaths and 11 injuries.
- Ukraine's military claimed responsibility for hitting military facilities in Belgorod.
- Kyiv experienced missile strikes early Wednesday, injuring at least two people.
- These Kyiv strikes followed Ukraine's claim of a drone operation targeting Russia's 'shadow fleet' in the Black Sea.
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin desires to end the war in Ukraine.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas, resulting in at least 26 fatalities, including children, and dozens of injuries. The assault targeted residential buildings in the Ukrainian capital. This attack occurred shortly before a NATO summit. Over the past day, Russian attacks across Ukraine have claimed the lives of at least seven civilians and injured 88 others. Kyiv observed a Day of Mourning on July 7, following the deadly strike that killed at least 26 people.
In parallel, Russia has accused Ukraine of striking civilian infrastructure within its borders, specifically mentioning an airport in Belgorod, which reportedly caused three deaths and 11 injuries. Ukraine's military, however, claimed responsibility for targeting military facilities, asserting that civilian sites were not intentionally hit. They cited damage to defense industry sites and an oil depot as evidence of their operations. Kyiv itself experienced a barrage of explosions and missile strikes early Wednesday, injuring at least two individuals. These attacks on Kyiv followed Ukraine's assertion of a drone operation that targeted Russia's 'shadow fleet' in the Black Sea.
Amidst these escalations, U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the situation, stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin wishes to conclude the war in Ukraine. Trump expressed belief that both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are keen to end the conflict. Discussions regarding a potential resolution are anticipated at the upcoming NATO summit.