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Heavy Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 21 | AP News Russian attack on Ukraine shakes Kyiv for hours Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital for hours during the night, with many people sheltering in subway stations after authorities issued air raid warnings. Emergency crews were still digging through the rubble of collapsed and charred apartment buildings in search of victims as dawn broke. The AP’s Samya Kullab reports from Kyiv. Russia has launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 20 civilians in the city and injuring many more. (AP video shot by: Dan Bashakov) Russian missiles and drones kill at least 8 people in Kyiv, causing damage across Ukrainian capital A woman looks at an apartment building burning after a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Danylo Antoniuk) A residential apartment building is seen damaged after a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky) A woman walks past a burning apartment building after a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Danylo Antoniuk) People look at the site of a Russian missile strik…

Civilian Casualties Soar as Ukraine Comes Under the Deadliest Attack in ... Posted on 2 July 2026 Kyiv (2 July 2026) – Last night’s large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine is the latest in a series of deadly strikes that are driving a sharp rise in civilian casualties, the UN Human Rights Office said today. Overnight, Russian armed forces launched a reported 74 missiles and almost 500 attack drones, which mostly at Kyiv city. Ukrainian authorities report that the attack killed at least 22 civilians and injured more than 100, including four children. As search and rescue operations continue, the number of casualties is expected to rise. “This massive assault affected every district of Kyiv city,” said Danielle Bell, Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU). “Our findings have repeatedly shown that the use of powerful explosive weapons in densely populated civilian areas has devastating and foreseeable consequences for civilians.” HRMMU visited one of the worst-affected sites in Darnytskyi district of Kyiv city, where a missile directly struck a nine-story residential building, causing a large part of the building to collapse.  When HRMMU visited the site on 2…

Ukrainian mothers who survived Russian strike with their children ... When a Russian warhead detonated on a Ukrainian street in April, Maksym kicked out a bus window as his mother urged him to run and leave her behind. They'd gone out on Palm Sunday in Sumy, about 20 miles from Russia, so Maksym, now 14, could get a new outfit for school pictures. Maksym and mom Natalia Tenytska are now among the 25 passengers who survived the attack. The explosion and shrapnel from it killed 35 civilians on and near the bus. "They're killing civilians. It's elimination of the Ukrainian nation," Tenytska said in Ukrainian. "They're just wiping our cities off the face of the earth." The deadly bus ride The bus Maksym and his mother rode on Palm Sunday followed Route 62, taking passengers to a university, the mall and the airport. The fare is 20 cents. The bus was crowded on April 13 as two Russian ballistic missiles bolted through the sky. The warheads were each propelled by 1,000 pounds of high explosives. One wrecked a conference center at Sumy State University. The other detonated nearby on Peter and Paul Street as the Route 62 bus approached. "It got dark inside. My ears started ringing," Tenyt…

Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Russia Ukraine War Ukrainian Emergency Service - Ukrainian Emergency Service In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Monday, June 29, 2026, a rescue worker with paramedics move an injured man into an ambulance after a Russian drone strike on passengers minivan in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) Show more Show less The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “horrific attacks.” Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an effort to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and sap morale. More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the U.N. A Russian missile targeting infrastructure struck the central city of Dnipro, killing …

Ordinary russians continue to terrorize Ukraine with ballistic missiles overnight and air raids throughout the day. Kyiv has already experienced five air raid alerts by noon today. One woman was killed in the capital, and two people were killed in Kharkiv […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Inside Putin's campaign of terror in Kyiv: Why Russia keeps bombarding ... Leer en Español Russia launched a blistering assault on Ukraine overnight, killing at least six people and injuring 35. Some 430 drones and 18 missiles targeted the country, Ukraine’s president said, calling the strikes a deliberate and calculated attack “aimed at causing maximum harm to people and civilian infrastructure”. Ukraine’s air force said most of the drones and missiles were shot down, but officials said falling debris and fires damaged high-rise apartments, a school, a medical facility and administrative buildings across nine districts in the city of about three million. "At that moment you don't know what to do first: save yourself, your child, or run to help people, because so many people were screaming and needed help," said Anastasia, 29, whose apartment block was hit. The attacks came just two days after Russia’s foreign ministry indicated it was ready to resume direct talks with Ukraine on ending the war in Istanbul. An official told TASS the “ball is in Ukraine’s court”. Russia continues to escalate its strikes on Ukraine while coordinating its messaging to present a show of good faith to …

World News in Brief: UN chief condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine, Gaza ... FacebookTwitterPrintEmail The UN chief has added his strong condemnation of Russian strikes overnight into Sunday targeting Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities which killed dozens – including children – and damaged civilian infrastructure. Secretary-General António Guterressaidit marked a “further escalation” of the conflict. Authorities reported more than 80 civilian casualties, including a national non-governmental organization (NGO) worker and her two-month-old son in Kyiv. Other affected cities included Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Kremenchuk, Kryvyi Rih and Kherson. Energy infrastructure was also hit, causing temporary power and water outages ahead of winter, with repair crews working to restore services. “Attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure violate international humanitarian law. They are unacceptable and must end immediately,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said Monday at the regular news briefing in New York. “The Secretary-General reiterates his call for a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire as a first step towards a just, comprehensive and sustainable pe…

At Least 27 Killed As Russia Pounds Kyiv With Missiles, Drones ... Russia unleashed one of its most devastating aerial assaults on Ukraine's capital early Thursday, killing at least 27 people, injuring 91 others and leaving widespread destruction across Kyiv in what officials described as the deadliest attack on the city this year. Hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles struck multiple parts of the capital overnight, triggering repeated explosions that sent residents rushing into bomb shelters and metro stations. Thick plumes of smoke blanketed the skyline as emergency crews battled fires and searched through collapsed buildings, Reuters reported. The latest death toll rose after an injured victim died in hospital, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's military administration. Rescue efforts remained underway at several locations, with authorities warning that the number of casualties could increase. "Rescue crews will work without interruption until all the debris is cleared," Tkachenko wrote on Telegram. "Unfortunately, more victims may still be found." He added that five bodies had been recovered from one heavily damaged site on the eastern bank of the Dnipro Rive…

Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills 30 in Kyiv, Rescuers Hunt for ... In brief:A Russian overnight drone and missile barrage killed at least 30 people and injured 91 in Kyiv, damaging residential buildings, a medical facility, and a market across several districts of the capital. At least30 peoplewere killed and more than 90 others injured after a barrage of Russian drones and ballistic missiles struck Kyiv early on Thursday, Ukrainian officials said, as rescuers continued searching for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings. The multi-wave overnight assault damaged more than 20 residential buildings and a medical facility, with destruction reported across several districts of the Ukrainian capital. Follow our coverage of the war on the@Kyivpost_official. According toUkraine’s Air Force, Russia launched 570 aerial weapons during the overnight assault. The barrage included 496 attack and decoy drones – among them Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, Banderol and Parodiya models – as well as 74 missiles: The attack came hours after PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskywarned that Ukrainian intelligence had detected preparations for a massive Russian strike. As air defense units engaged …

Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Russia Ukraine War Ukrainian Emergency Service - Ukrainian Emergency Service In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Monday, June 29, 2026, a rescue worker with paramedics move an injured man into an ambulance after a Russian drone strike on passengers minivan in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) Show more Show less The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “horrific attacks.” Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an effort to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and sap morale. More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the U.N. A Russian missile targeting infrastructure struck the central city of Dnipro, killing …

Dispatch from Kyiv: Russia is more vulnerable than it might seem Smoke from explosions and a large fire caused by missile strikes and falling debris during a Russian aerial attack on the capital rises into the night sky in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 2, 2026 (CYevhen Kotenko/Ukrinform ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters Connect) KYIV—News of Russia’s deadliest attack on Ukraine so far this year came to us less than an hour after we had left the Ukrainian capital, after having spent almost a week in the country. Overnight on Tuesday, Russian forces launched hundreds of missiles and drones on several Ukrainian cities, killing nearly two dozen people, including children, and injuring many more. In news reports on Wednesday, we saw damage in the same cities, and on some of the same streets, that we had visited days earlier, in what was our third trip to Ukraine since late February. These trips provide important context for the latest set of attacks and for the road ahead. We saw ample indications, if not clear proof, of a trend toward growing Ukrainian strength and emerging Russian vulnerabilities in the fifth year of Putin’s hare-brained “special military operation.” Our latest trip started in O…

Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Russia Ukraine War Ukrainian Emergency Service - Ukrainian Emergency Service In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Monday, June 29, 2026, a rescue worker with paramedics move an injured man into an ambulance after a Russian drone strike on passengers minivan in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) Show more Show less The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “horrific attacks.” Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an effort to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and sap morale. More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the U.N. A Russian missile targeting infrastructure struck the central city of Dnipro, killing …

Ukraine: danger is only increasing, warns UN human rights office FacebookTwitterPrintEmail More than four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the “danger is only increasing”, particularly from attack drones, a top UN human rights official warned on Thursday. “During the first two months of this year, 60 per cent of all civilian casualties were in frontline regions (and) almost half of those killed were older persons,” said Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada Al-Nashif. In a scheduled update on the war to theHuman Rights Councilin Geneva, Ms. Al-Nashif noted thatthe leading cause of death and injury was “attacks involving short-range drones”in both Ukrainian government-controlled areas and territory occupied by Russia. UN data shows thatin 2025, at least 580 civilians were killed and 3,000 injured in such attacks. But in just the first two months of this year, 107 civilians were killed and 430 injured, representing a near-doubling of the casualty rate. A full 95 per cent of casualties were caused by short-range drones targeting Government-controlled territory, the Deputy High Commissioner added. Danger is ever-present in frontline areas occupied b…

Russia Pounds Ukrainian Capital Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles on Eve of ... Ukraine's capital Kyiv came under attack by Russian ballistic missiles early Monday morning, the country's air force said, on the eve of a critical NATO summit in Turkey that US President Donald Trump plans to attend. Many civilians are feared dead. The fresh waves of missiles and drones launched at Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight on Sunday hit multiple residential buildings, just hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Moscow was preparing another large-scale assault on the capital. The fresh attack comes barely days after a similar strike on houses in Kyiv had killed at least 41 people on Thursday. Breaking It Down What was the scale of the recent missile attack on Kyiv? How did President Zelenskyy respond to the attacks? What impact did the attacks have on Kyiv's infrastructure? Created with AI. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, said a residential apartment block in Kyiv's Podilskyi district was partially destroyed between the seventh and ninth floors after it was hit during the attack. Images and videos shared on social media appeared to sh…

Russian drone strikes cause blackouts in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and ... A couple share a tender moment as they walk on a snowy street in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, as Ukraine faces harsh weather amid Russia’s regular missile attacks on the country’s energy system. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky) Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, European Council President Antonio Costa, second left, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, right, and Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides join a meeting at the presidential palace in Nicosia, Cyprus, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias, Pool) KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian drone strikes temporarily knocked out power to the entire southern Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine and left more than 600,000 households in the central Dnipropetrovsk region without electricity, officials said Thursday. The bombardment occurred against the backdrop ofU.S.-led diplomatic effortsto stop the fighting, nearly four years afterRussia invaded its neighbor. Ukraine and its Western allies have been working to establish a framework for a peace settlement, but Moscow has given no public sign it iswilling to compromise. Ukrain…

Zaporizhzhia heavily hit by Russia — Everything known about aftermath ... Six hours of terror: Everything we know about Russian attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Tue, September 23, 2025 - 17:25 2 min Kateryna Shkarlat Photo: aftermath of the Zaporizhzhia attack (t.me/gu_dsns_zp) The Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia was hit by a large-scale combined attack by Russia today. The enemy used drones and missiles. RBC-Ukraine reports what is known about the massive Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on September 23. Key questions The city was attacked with Shahed drones and aerial bombs. There is one reported fatality and several injured. Significant damage has been caused in the city. How the attacks were carried out Russia struck Zaporizhzhia city and region using Shahed strike drones and guided aerial bombs. In addition, the head of the Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, warned of a threat from cruise missiles to the region. An air raid alert was in effect from 09:57 AM to 04:31 PM Kyiv time. "The air raid has now been ongoing in the Zaporizhzhia region for over six hours," he added. According to preliminary reports, the city was hit by five Shahed drone strikes during the raid.…

Mohan Sinha07 Jul 2026, 01:00 GMT+10 KYIV, Ukraine: At least 21 people were killed and 77 injured in two missile and drone attacks in the capital city, Kyiv, and the wider Kyiv region on July 6. Fifteen people were killed in Kyiv, which was the main target of Russia's attack, and 56 others were injured, according to city official Tymur Tkachenko. Another six were killed and 21 injured in the wider Kyiv region, according to regional head Mykola Kalashnyk and other emergency officials. Rescue workers searched through the wreckage of tall residential buildings in two areas that were directly hit, looking for survivors. According to Russia's Defense Ministry, Moscow has increased its attacks on Kyiv in response to Ukraine's recent long-range strikes. These Ukrainian strikes have caused serious fuel shortages in Russia and increased pressure on President Vladimir Putin. On July 2, a Russian attack killed 31 people in Kyiv, making it the deadliest strike on the capital this year. Experts and Western officials say Ukraine has recently gained an advantage with its drone technology. It has used drones to hit supply routes behind the front lines, slowing down Russian forces and reducin…

Mohan Sinha07 Jul 2026, 01:00 GMT+10 KYIV, Ukraine: At least 21 people were killed and 77 injured in two missile and drone attacks in the capital city, Kyiv, and the wider Kyiv region on July 6. Fifteen people were killed in Kyiv, which was the main target of Russia's attack, and 56 others were injured, according to city official Tymur Tkachenko. Another six were killed and 21 injured in the wider Kyiv region, according to regional head Mykola Kalashnyk and other emergency officials. Rescue workers searched through the wreckage of tall residential buildings in two areas that were directly hit, looking for survivors. According to Russia's Defense Ministry, Moscow has increased its attacks on Kyiv in response to Ukraine's recent long-range strikes. These Ukrainian strikes have caused serious fuel shortages in Russia and increased pressure on President Vladimir Putin. On July 2, a Russian attack killed 31 people in Kyiv, making it the deadliest strike on the capital this year. Experts and Western officials say Ukraine has recently gained an advantage with its drone technology. It has used drones to hit supply routes behind the front lines, slowing down Russian forces and reducin…

Major Russian attack kills at least 22 and leaves Ukraine pleading for ... Add NBC News to Google Russia targets Kyiv with massive overnight attack 01:49 Get more news Live on Share Add NBC News to Google June 1, 2026, 9:04 PM EDT / Updated June 2, 2026, 9:12 AM EDT By Anastasiia Parafeniuk , Yuliya Talmazan and Elmira Aliieva KYIV, Ukraine — Russia unleashed a devastating assault on major cities across Ukraine early Tuesday, killing at least 22 people and injuring more than a hundred, authorities said. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded for more help from the United States after the strikes, which left people trapped under the rubble of apartment buildings and residents scrambling to shelter underground as smoke billowed over the capital, Kyiv. Later he warned that another massive attack could come Tuesday night. It follows warnings from Moscow of an intense new wave of attacks , with the Kremlin hoping to change the narrative of a war mired in battlefield setbacks and diplomatic stalemate amid growing signs of domestic disquiet. “We all expected something would happen,” Kyi…

Ukraine 'wipes out 100 Russian soldiers in single strike' ByWILL STEWARTandOLIVIA ALLHUSEN, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published:09:36 EDT, 21 May 2026|Updated:09:38 EDT, 21 May 2026 466 Viewcomments Ukraine wiped out around 100 Russian soldiers in a single strike that destroyed a Russian air defence system in occupied Kherson region, according to reports. Footage appeared to show dramatic explosions ripping through a multi-storey building after drones launched byKyiv's SBU security service struck in the occupied territory. Ukrainian President VolodymyrZelenskysaid the operation destroyed a Pantsir-S1 air defence system as well as hitting a headquarters used by officers fromRussia's FSB security service. 'Thanks to this operation alone, Russian losses amount to around 100 occupiers killed and wounded,' Zelensky said. 'The Russians must feel that they have to end this war of theirs.' He vowed more strikes deep intoPutin's territory if the Kremlin refuses to talk peace. 'Ukrainian medium- and long-range sanctions will continue to work,' he said. Telegram channel Ukraine Context dubbed the attack 'carpet bombing' of the FSB HQ in Kherson region. Ukraine wiped out around 100 Ru…

Ukraine accuses Russia of massacre, city strewn with bodies People stay in a yard as smoke rises in the air in the background after shelling in Odessa, Ukraine, Sunday, April 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) A woman walks amid destroyed Russian tanks in Bucha, in the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, April 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) The lifeless body of a man lies in the staircase of a building in Bucha, Ukraine, Sunday, April 3, 2022. Associated Press journalists in Bucha, a small city northwest of Kyiv, saw the bodies of at least nine people in civilian clothes who appeared to have been killed at close range. At least two had their hands tied behind their backs. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda) People walk in a street as smoke rises in the air after shelling in Odesa, Ukraine, Sunday, April 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) A mass grave in Bucha, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, April 3, 2022. Ukrainian troops are finding brutalized bodies and widespread destruction in the suburbs of Kyiv, sparking new calls for a war crimes investigation and sanctions against Russia. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) In this image from video provided by the Ukrainian Presidential…

The top AP photos from Ukraine in 2025 show its grief and grit in ... Mothers cry over the coffins of their children Danylo Nikittskyi, 15, and Alina Kutsenko, 15, killed by a Russian missile, during a funeral ceremony in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, April 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka, File) KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Associated Press’ most powerful images from Ukraine in 2025 show a nation defined by both unending violence and determined survival. Captured in cities, villages, front lines and shelters, the images document a year of turbulence — death-filled front lines, diplomatic uncertainty and the relentless pounding of the country’s infrastructure. Photographers witnessed profound loss: two mothers weeping over the coffins of their 15-year-old children. Survivors, dazed and dust-covered, led away from residential buildings torn open by airstrikes, their faces marked by shock, grief and exhaustion. Residents pass by the site of a Russian air strike which destroyed a residential house in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, July 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Yevhen Titov, File) Young residents — one in black platform heels — step through the rubble-strewn remains of a gutted housing block and across …

Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Russia Ukraine War Ukrainian Emergency Service - Ukrainian Emergency Service In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Monday, June 29, 2026, a rescue worker with paramedics move an injured man into an ambulance after a Russian drone strike on passengers minivan in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) Show more Show less The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “horrific attacks.” Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an effort to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and sap morale. More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the U.N. A Russian missile targeting infrastructure struck the central city of Dnipro, killing …

The horrific impact of Russia's war on Ukraine in photos - Huck The horrific impact of Russia's war on Ukraine in photos Isaac Muk A newly published photo book is seeking to capture the horrors of the 20 month long conflict. A newly published photo book captures the terror and destruction of the 20 month long conflict. Content warning: This article contains images and accounts of death that may be distressing. On November, 29 , 2022 , photojournalist Finbarr O’Reilly entered the small village of Pravydyne, in the Kherson region of southern Ukraine. On assignment for The New York Times , he was accompanied by his Ukrainian colleague Evelina Riabenko, her husband, and a group of war crimes investigators from the Ukrainian state, including forensic expert Serhiy Motrych. The group fanned out around the area, speaking to villagers about their experiences over the past eight months. Just a couple weeks before, the area had been under Russian control. Occupied from the early days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine it had been liberated after a counter-offensive saw Ukrainian forces recapture the city of Kherson and much of its surrounding areas. After some time walking around th…

Kyiv mourns after a Russian attack that killed 31 people | AP News The Ukrainian capital Kyiv observed an official day of mourning Friday, a day after a Russian drone and missile attack on the city killed 31 people, including five children, and injured more than 150, officials said. (AP video shot by: Vasilisa Stepanenko) Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday against “excessive expectations” as he spoke about peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv in Istanbul. Searchers carry a fragment of the Russian missile that hit a multistory residential house on Thursday evening, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky) A view on the multistory residential house that was hit by the Russian missile Thursday night, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky) Rescuers lay toys and flowers on the site of Russia’s Thursday night missile strike that hit a multistory residential house killing 31 civilians including five children in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky) Rescuers lay toys and flowers on the site of Russia’s Thursday night missile strike that hit a multistory residential house killing 31 civilians in…

Russia defends Kyiv strikes as Trump pushes for Ukraine peace ... By Shane Croucher Breaking News Editor 0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The Kremlin said Russia is striking Ukrainian "military and paramilitary infrastructure" as it defended its deadly overnight attacks on Kyiv. Russia also pointed the finger at Ukraine for strikes that have hit Russian civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian officials said at least 15 people had died in the Russian strikes overnight into Thursday, August 28, including four children. The Associated Press said a five-story residential building was hit and nearly 100 buildings in total were damaged, including a shopping mall. Read More on World Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for new sanctions against Russia. Strikes Risk Trump Ire The strikes come as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for peace in Ukraine, urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet with Zelensky and agree on a settlement that ends the war after his recent summits with the two leaders. The Russian attacks risk Trump's ire. He has th…

'A terrible night' — 13 killed, more than 80 injured in massive Russian ... 'A terrible night' — at least 17 killed, more than 80 injured in massive Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv by Abbey Fenbert, Yuliia Taradiuk, Lucy Pakhnyuk July 1, 2026 10:35 PM (Updated: July 2, 2026 11:54 am ) 7 min read Rescuers extinguish a fire and work in a damaged residential building following Russian missile strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 2, 2026. (Genya Savilov / AFP / Getty Images) War Prefer on Google by Abbey Fenbert, Yuliia Taradiuk, Lucy Pakhnyuk Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Waves of Russian missiles and strike drones pummeled Kyiv overnight on July 2, just hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was preparing another large-scale attack against Ukraine. At least seventeen people have been killed, Ukraine's State Emergency Service said, adding that search and rescue operations were ongoing at several sites including a partially collapsed multi-story residential building. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko put the number of injured at 86, 70 of whom had been hospitalized, and described the attack as the "most massive" of the war on the cap…

Elite Russian Marine Unit Commander Reportedly Killed in Ukrainian ... July 11, 2025 Colonel Sergei Ilyin. @adm_urmary The commander of an elite Russian marine unit was reportedly killed in a Ukrainian missile strike that also claimed the life of Russia’s deputy navy chief, the independent Telegram news channel Astra reported Friday, citing a now-deleted post by officials in the officer’s hometown. Colonel Sergei Ilyin led the Pacific Fleet’s 155th Guards Naval Infantry Brigade and died “during the special military operation” in Ukraine, according to a post attributed to the Urmarsky district administration in the republic of Chuvashia. The post did not specify the date of Ilyin’s death, but Astra shared a photo of a billboard at his apparent funeral showing his birth and death dates as Nov. 26, 1985, and July 2, 2025. That same day, reports emerged that 11 senior Russian military officers, including Navy Deputy Commander Mikhail Gudkov, were killed in a Ukrainian missile strike in the southwestern Kursk region. Russia’s Defense Ministry confirmed Major General Gudkov’s death “during combat duty” on July 2 but did not provide a cause or mention the other reported casualties. Ilyin…

Kyiv Mourns 31 Killed, Including 5 Children, in Deadliest Russian ... 302 Ukraine’s capital city observed a day of mourning on Friday after a Russian missile and drone barrage on Thursday killed 31 individuals, including five children, and injured over 150 others, in the deadliest attack on Kyiv in more than a year. Death toll in Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the youngest victim was just two years old, and at least 16 children were among the wounded. According to official figures reported by the Associated Press, this marks the highest child casualty toll from a single assault on Kyiv since aerial attacks began in October 2022. You Might Be Interested In Most Unfiltered And Viral Moments From G7 Summit Watch Video: Trump Reacts To UAE Reporter At G7 Summit In France Commercial Ships Face Fresh Attacks In Strait Of Hormuz Despite US-Iran Deal The overnight death toll rose as rescue teams continued clearing debris from a nine-story residential building that was heavily damaged. Over 100 buildings across the city, including homes, schools, kindergartens, universities, and medical facilities, also sustained damage. The strike follows a pattern of inten…

Russia says 2 die in clashes with Ukrainian agents in Crimea MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s main domestic security agency said Wednesday that one of its agents and an army soldier were killed while fending off what it described as a series of attempted terror attacks by Ukrainian “saboteurs” in Crimea, a claim Ukrainian officials denied. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin condemned what he described as a “stupid criminal action” by the Ukrainian authorities and vowed to take additional steps to ensure security of Crimea. He also strongly urged the West to warn Kiev against “resorting to terror instead of searching for a peaceful settlement.” Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko rejected the Russian claims as “fantasy” and “provocation,” saying in a statement that his government would use only political and diplomatic means to restore its sovereignty over Crimea. Russia annexed the Black Sea peninsula in March 2014 following a hastily called referendum. The ensuing conflict in eastern Ukraine has killed more than 9,500, and fighting there between Ukrainian troops and Russia-backed separatists has continued despite a 2015 cease-fire. The Federal Security Service, known under its Russian …

Everything We Know About the Deadly Ukrainian Strike in Occupied ... By Moscow Times Reporter May 25, 2026 glava_lnr_info / MAX The Kremlin on Monday condemned a Ukrainian strike on a college in the Russian-occupied town of Starobilsk in eastern Ukraine, calling it a “barbaric terrorist attack on young people.” Russia said at least 21 people were killed in the overnight strike, which hit a college dormitory housing 86 teenagers aged 14 to 18, and described it as one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone barrages in months. Ukraine denied targeting civilians, saying it had hit a Russian drone unit stationed near the town. Here is what we know about what happened — and the competing claims that surround it. The attack The strike took place overnight on Thursday to Friday in Starobilsk, a town in the Russia-annexed Luhansk region with a population of around 16,500 people located about 65 kilometers from the front line. The four-hour attack caused the collapse of the academic building and dormitory of Starobilsk College, part of Luhansk Pedagogical University, Russia said . Video published by the Foreign Ministry showed what remained of a section of the five-story college building. The vic…

Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Russia Ukraine War Ukrainian Emergency Service - Ukrainian Emergency Service In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Monday, June 29, 2026, a rescue worker with paramedics move an injured man into an ambulance after a Russian drone strike on passengers minivan in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) Show more Show less The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “horrific attacks.” Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an effort to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and sap morale. More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the U.N. A Russian missile targeting infrastructure struck the central city of Dnipro, killing …

Russian attacks kill five on civilian train in Kharkiv ... - CNBCTV18 Russian attacks kill five on civilian train in Kharkiv, three in Odesa, Ukraine says In Kyiv, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said 710,000 residents remained without power in the aftermath of Moscow's attack on the capital last week. Russia has waged a winter campaign of strikes on energy infrastructure even as Kyiv has been under pressure to agree to a US-backed peace deal to end the nearly four-year war. By Reuters January 28, 2026, 7:46:23 AM IST (Published) 4 Min Read A Russian drone strike on a passenger train in northeastern Ukraine killed five people, prosecutors said on Tuesday, an attack denounced as terrorism by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as he called for intensified pressure on Moscow. The attack set a train ablaze hours after Russian drones hammered the southern city of Odesa overnight, killing three people and wounding 25 as Moscow intensified its strikes aimed at pushing Kyiv to give up fighting. In Kyiv, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said 710,000 residents remained without power in the aftermath of Moscow's attack on the capital last week. Russia has waged a winter campaign of strikes on energy i…

Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives ... - CNN Russia War in Ukraine See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Kyiv, Ukraine — Moscow unleashed a lethal barrage on Ukraine early Tuesday, hitting the capital Kyiv and the central city of Dnipro in a broad-ranging offensive that inflicted one of the deadliest attacks for months. At least 23 people were killed in the overnight assault, including seven people in Kyiv and 16 others in Dnipro, according to Ukrainian authorities. Two of those were children and one was a deputy fire chief – Maj. Anton Yarmolenko – who was on call at the time. In total, more than 100 people were wounded. In the capital alone, more than 41,000 residents sought refuge in underground stations, Kyiv Metro authorities said. It marked the highest number of people to have taken shelter in the metro during a night-time air raid alert in recent years, mirroring the scale of the bombing campaign. More than 600 drones and dozens of missiles, such as advanced hypersonics, were fired on Ukraine, according to the military, hitting key civilian infrastructure. Within Kyiv, five medical facilities and several residenti…

Following nighttime drone attack, Crimea, Kherson Region, and ... 29 June 2026, Monday, 17:19 858 Following nighttime drone attack, Crimea, Kherson Region, and Donetsk left without power Editor: Herasimova Tetiana Читать на русском Читати українською Main points Widespread power outages occurred in Crimea, the Kherson Region, and Donetsk. Damage to a power substation near the village of Nekrasivka caused a power outage in part of Crimea. Volodymyr Saldo, the Gauleiter of the occupied part of the Kherson Region, confirmed that the region was either completely or partially without power. Screenshot: Telegram\Exilenova+ Share: On the night of June 29, following a drone attack on Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories, widespread power outages occurred. Crimea, the occupied part of the Kherson Region, and Donetsk were left without power. It was reported by local monitoring Telegram channels. According to eyewitnesses, numerous explosions were heard overnight in Crimea near Sevastopol and Kerch. Preliminary reports indicate that a power substation near the village of Nekrasivka in the Bakhchysarai District was damaged, leaving part of the peninsula without electricity. A fire also …

At least seven people killed and dozens injured in Russian ... - Euronews By Malek Fouda Published on 16/09/2025 - 10:33 GMT+2 • Updated 17:45 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copied The Kremlin is intensifying its bombardment of Ukrainian cities despite global pressure on Moscow to engage in US-led peace efforts and end its full-scale invasion, now well into its fourth year. At least seven people were killed as Russian forces carried out a widespread aerial campaign targeting several Ukrainian cities, firing a barrage of hundreds of Iranian-made Shahed and decoy drones overnight on Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, at least two people were killed and 20 others injured, according to local officials. Ivan Fedorov, Zaporizhzhia's regional governor, said two children, including a four-year-old, were among the injured. The overnight attack came in a series of at least 10 strikes that hit the city, sparking massive fires that damaged homes and property, Ukraine's State Emergency Service (SES…

Russian aerial bomb attack on Sumy kills 3, including civilians ... Russian aerial bomb attack on Sumy kills 3, including civilians, injures children Date: 03 July 2026 A+ A- To receive useful materials, subscribe to our newsletter Subscribe The Russian military struck one of Sumy’s central streets with an aerial bomb on July 3, 2026, killing three people and injuring several others, including children, Oleh Hryhorov , head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, Serhiy Kryvosheienko , head of the Sumy City Military Administration, and the local news outlet Kordon.Media . According to local authorities, Russian forces launched a massive airstrike on Sumy using six guided aerial bombs. One of the bombs hit a residential area in the Kovpakivskyi District, damaging multi-story apartment buildings and shops with people inside. According to the Regional Military Administration, at least three people were killed. Several others were injured, including a 13-year-old child, and are being transported to hospitals. Ukrainian experts point out that countries including China , the Unites States of America, North Korea , Hungary , Slovakia , Iran , and Brazil assist Moscow in killing Ukr…

Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit Updated: 10:00 PM CDT Jul 5, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Victoria Butenko, Max Saltman, Helen Regan, CNN Advertisement Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit Updated: 10:00 PM CDT Jul 5, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Victoria Butenko, Max Saltman, Helen Regan, CNN Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, came under a deadly Russian attack early Monday morning, on the eve of a critical NATO summit in Turkey that U.S. President Donald Trump plans to attend.Explosions have been heard across the city center, and people remain trapped in damaged multi-story residential buildings, as the combined attack, involving ballistic missiles and drones, continues.Related video above: President Donald Trump heads to NATO summit has relations with NATO allies are strainedAt least three people were killed and seven others wounded, as buildings were impacted and fires broke out in several districts of the city, officials said.Rescuers evacuated residents, including children, from the upper floors of a damaged building in t…

Zelensky condemns ‘horrific attacks’ as Russian strikes kill 12 in Ukraine By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A rescue worker with paramedics move an injured man into an ambulance after a Russian drone strike on passengers minivan in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Russian missiles and drones killed at least 12 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as “horrific attacks”. Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbour more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an effort to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and sap morale. More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the UN. A minibus is seen damaged after a Russian drone strike in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) A Russian missile targeting infrastructure struck the central city of Dnipro, killing six people and wounding 2…

Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Russia Ukraine War Ukrainian Emergency Service - Ukrainian Emergency Service In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Monday, June 29, 2026, a rescue worker with paramedics move an injured man into an ambulance after a Russian drone strike on passengers minivan in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) Show more Show less The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “horrific attacks.” Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an effort to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and sap morale. More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the U.N. A Russian missile targeting infrastructure struck the central city of Dnipro, killing …

Missiles and Drones Ravage Kyiv: Civilian Blocks Burn, 7 Killed In brief:Russia launched two massive strikes on Kyiv, killing seven and injuring 20. Residential buildings were hit, critical infrastructure damaged, and rescue efforts continue across multiple districts. Russian troops launched a massiveovernight attack on Kyivusing missiles anddrones, killing at least seven people, injuring 20, and causing widespread destruction across several districts of the capital. According to the head of theKyivCity Military Administration (KMVA), Timur Tkachenko, the Darnytskyi, Svyatoshynskyi, Pecherskyi, and Dniprovskyi districts were all hit. Follow our coverage of the war on the@Kyivpost_official. Residential buildings suffered direct strikes in the Pecherskyi and Dniprovskyi districts. In Pecherskyi, a 22-story apartment building was hit, with destruction recorded between the 4th and 8th floors. The fire has been extinguished and emergency crews are dismantling damaged structures. Rescuers evacuated one person with limited mobility. This is what Kyiv’s Central Park residential complex looks like after the strike: some apartments are completely destroyed, while others have shattered…

Russian missiles and drones have hit the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing at least seven people and hitting apartment blocks and other buildings. Rescue crews were pulling residents from buildings shattered by the overnight ‌barrage, Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Tymur Tkachenko, head of ‌the city's military administration, said the death toll included two bodies pulled out of a heavily damaged apartment building in the historic Podilskyi district. Altogether, 24 people were injured throughout the city. Four residential buildings had been struck in the Podilskyi district alone. Klitschko said rescuers ‌were pulling residents ‌from apartments damaged ⁠on both sides of a building. "From a building in the ​Podilskyi district, where a partial collapse occurred, rescuers evacuated 15 people," he wrote on Telegram. "Three women and six children were taken down from the upper floors." Klitschko said two people had died in the eastern Darnytskyi district, where drone fragments struck a 25-storey apartment building, and rescue teams were working to free ⁠residents trapped on upper floors. He also said a ‌fire ​had broken out in a 30-storey building in Darnytskyi, where many die…

Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical ... Russia launched a deadly attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Monday Reuters Russia War in Ukraine NATO Donald Trump See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came under a deadly Russian attack early Monday morning, on the eve of a critical NATO summit in Turkey that US President Donald Trump plans to attend. Massive explosions lit up the night sky as ballistic missiles and drones hammered parts of the city, killing at least 15 people in the city and three others in the surrounding region, with dozens more wounded, city officials said. Residential buildings were badly damaged in the assault, leaving people trapped in multi-storey apartment blocks. An entire family was killed and pulled from the rubble, while cars were seen burning on city streets. There was “destruction and damage” in four districts of the city, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, adding that the Podilsky district was hit the hardest. Rescuers evacuated residents, including children, from the upper floors of a damaged building in the district early Monday  , while many in the capital spent hours…

Explosions in Zaporizhzhya - houses destroyed in suburbs, no ... Russian troops targeted Zaporizhzhya Oblast with aerial bombs and drones overnight into Sept. 15, sparking fires and power outages in the region's suburbs, regional governor Ivan Fedorov reported on Telegram. The Russian forces struck the Kushuhum municipality in Zaporizhzhya district with at least four aviation hits, setting private homes ablaze. The regional military administration said 4,900 households remain without power due to the attack. The village of Balabyno is fully de-energized, while Kushuhum is partially affected. Utility workers are restoring power, with work expected to finish by day's end. Ad Photo: Zaporizhzhya Oblast State Administration Photo: Zaporizhzhya Oblast State Administration Photo: Zaporizhzhya Oblast State Administration Photo: Zaporizhzhya Oblast State Administration Photo: Zaporizhzhya Oblast State Administration No casualties were reported so far. The municipality lacks electricity, Fedorov added. Read also: Russian strike cuts power, sparks fires in Zaporizhzhya Oblast The attack also partially destroyed a house in a garden association on the outskirts of Zaporizhzhya. Air raid alert…

🇺🇦 THE BACKDROP IS A BODY COUNT • AP — Russia killed at least 22 in Kyiv overnight, wounded 90, hours before the summit. • Reuters — Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest refinery in Omsk, Siberia, among the deepest strikes of the war. Zelensky warned it was coming.

Deadly Russian missile and drone attack on Ukrainian capital kills at least 22 By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine early on Monday, killing at least 22 people in an attack that exposed widening gaps in the country’s air defences, authorities said. All of the ballistic missiles launched by Russia struck their targets, underscoring Kyiv’s need for more Patriot interceptor missiles — a point Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will likely reiterate at a Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, this week. Intelligence once again indicates that the Russians are preparing a new massive strike. This is typical of Putin: right after America’s Independence Day and before the NATO Summit in Ankara. Russia wants to bring more evil and kill people. Please stay safe and heed any air raid… pic.twitter.com/VExSG7ldZo — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@Zelensky…

Zelenskyy condemns ’horrific attacks’ as Russian strikes kill 8, wound 35 in Ukraine https://www.europesays.com/people/135484/ In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Monday, June 29, 2026, a passengers minivan is…

Keir Starmer ‘utterly appalled’ by deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A damaged residential building after a Russian strike on Kyiv (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Russia’s “barbaric” drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight. Moscow’s strikes killed at least 18 people in the Ukrainian capital and injured scores more. The barrage which lasted for 11 hours into Thursday morning hit locations over a wide area of the city, damaging residential buildings and civilian infrastructure. Sir Keir Starmer condemned the ‘barbaric’ attack (PA) In a statement, read out by a Downing Street spokeswoman, the Prime Minister said: “I am utterly appalled by Russia’s latest barbaric assault on Kyiv, which has killed and injured innocent civilians. “These attacks are a stark reminder that while Ukraine continues to pursue peace, (Vladimir) Putin continues to inflict suffering and violence on the Ukrainian people. “The UK wil…

Russian missiles and drones have struck Kyiv, killing at least ‌nine people and heavily damaging apartment blocks and other buildings, just a few days after the deadliest ‌assault on the Ukrainian capital of 2026. Rescue crews on Monday were pulling residents from buildings shattered by the overnight barrage, said ‌Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko on Telegram. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration, said the death toll in the capital rose to nine, with 46 people wounded throughout the city. "Unfortunately, this is not the final information," he said, as rescue operations continued. At least 15 residential buildings had been damaged or destroyed in the attack, including ‌a nine-storey block ‌in the historic Podilskyi ⁠district, emergency services said. Rescuers used a ladder truck to get to ​people trapped on the upper floors of that building, which had been largely destroyed from the fifth level, they said. Rescuers were also looking for residents in a 21-storey residential block in the district. Tkachenko said four residential buildings had been struck in the Podilskyi district alone. The new attack came days after 31 people had been killed ⁠in a Russian a…

Zelensky condemns ‘horrific attacks’ as Russian strikes kill 12 in Ukraine By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A rescue worker with paramedics move an injured man into an ambulance after a Russian drone strike on passengers minivan in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Russian missiles and drones killed at least 12 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as “horrific attacks”. Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbour more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an effort to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and sap morale. More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the UN. A minibus is seen damaged after a Russian drone strike in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) A Russian missile targeting infrastructure struck the central city of Dnipro, killing six people and wounding 2…

"We Are Fighting Alone": Zelensky Says the West's Broken Promises Made ... The PAC-3 MSE is a highly sought-after air defense munition due to its advanced capabilities and versatility. As a next-generation interceptor, it offers improved range, speed, and maneuverability, making it an effective counter to a wide range of threats, including tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft. (Official U.S. Army photo) The Ukraine War Gets Worse: Russian forces unleashed an enormous drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early Thursday morning. At least 30 people were killed, and over 100 were wounded in Kyiv, local authorities said, in what the city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, called the most massive Russian attack on the capital during more than four years of air assault on Ukraine. Exercise Artemis Strike is a German-led tactical live fire exercise with live Patriot and Stinger missiles at the NATO Missile Firing Installation in Chania, Greece from Oct. 31-Nov. 09. Over 200 U.S. soldiers and approximately 650 German airmen will be participating in the realistic training within a combined construct, exercise the rigors associated with force projection and…

Kyiv reels after Russia unleashes mass attack on Ukraine, killing at ... Kyiv reels after Russia unleashes massive missile, drone attack on Ukraine, killing at least 23 by Asami Terajima, Abbey Fenbert, Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Dmytro Basmat, Kateryna Denisova June 2, 2026 1:59 AM (Updated: June 2, 2026 4:27 pm ) 9 min read A firefighter works at the site next to a multi-storey residential building damaged following massive Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 2, 2026. (Roman Pilipey / AFP via Getty Images) War Prefer on Google by Asami Terajima, Abbey Fenbert, Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Dmytro Basmat, Kateryna Denisova Russia launched one of the largest aerial attacks of the full-scale war overnight on June 2, targeting multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, with missiles and drones. Across the country, at least 23 people, including two children, have been killed and 130 others injured, officials said. President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Kyiv bore the brunt of the attack. At least seven people were killed and 90 others were injured in the capital, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko . Fifty-one people remained hospitalized, including two children. Dnipro…

AP PHOTOS: 1,000 days of war in Ukraine captured in images February 16, 2025 onlyfactsplease AP PHOTOS: 1,000 days of war in Ukraine captured in images November 16, 2024 Natali Sevriukova reacts next to her destroyed apartment building following a rocket attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) A thousand days of war in Ukraine have been captured in stunning images, many of them horrifying, some of them poignant, others uplifting. Since Russia’s all-out invasion of its smaller neighbour on Feb. 24, 2022, Europe’s biggest armed conflict since World War II has cost tens of thousands of lives on both sides. Thousands of Ukrainian civilians have been killed in the fighting. Others have lost their family, their homes and their livelihoods. The Russian military has repeatedly used missiles, drones and artillery to blast civilian targets across Ukraine with devastating consequences. The loss of homes and possessions, snatched away in the blink of an eye, is traumatic. Across Ukrainian towns and cities, communities are suddenly and bewilderingly pitched into unfamiliar circumstances. A Ukrainian elderly woman eats a slice of bread inside a crowded Lviv r…

Massive overnight Russian missiles rock Ukraine, killing at least 18 ... By Jerry Fisayo-Bambi Published on 02/06/2026 - 5:53 GMT+2 • Updated 13:19 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copied The latest attacks which have left at least 18 people dead and 116 injured, come days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia was preparing a "massive new strike" on the country. Russian missile and drone barrages rocked parts of Ukraine overnight, killing 18 people and wounding dozens, Ukrainian authorities reported early Tuesday as emergency services began to assess the damage from the Russian strikes across the country. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In Kyiv, multiple explosions were heard, setting off fires in various areas of the city. By late Tuesday morning the death toll has risen to at least six people and 66 injured. "Three people have now been confirmed killed in Kyiv," Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's city military administration, posted on Telegram. Russia carried out Tuesday's attacks using ballistic missiles, a…

Zelensky condemns ‘horrific attacks’ as Russian strikes kill 12 in Ukraine By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A rescue worker with paramedics move an injured man into an ambulance after a Russian drone strike on passengers minivan in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Russian missiles and drones killed at least 12 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as “horrific attacks”. Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbour more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an effort to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and sap morale. More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the UN. A minibus is seen damaged after a Russian drone strike in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) A Russian missile targeting infrastructure struck the central city of Dnipro, killing six people and wounding 2…

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Death toll in Kyiv rises to… At least 26 people have been killed in theKyivregion as part ofRussia’s latest bombardment, asVolodymyr ZelenskylamentedUkraine’s lack of interceptor missiles from allies. Russian strikes in the region killed at least 16 in the capital, with 10 dead ​in wider Kyiv region, officials said. President Zelensky pleaded for interceptors, the only weapon that can ​shoot ⁠down ballistic projectiles, after Ukraine was unable to down any of the 23 ballistic missiles fired by Russia. He said it was "simply nonsensical that, in the modern world, production has still not been scaled up to the level actually required to protect people from ballistic terror". "As long as Patriot missiles sit in our allies' stockpiles, Russia is only encouraged to keep destroying ‌residential buildings," Zelenskiy said on X. "The U.S. and Europe have the power to stop this terror." Meanwhile, Ukrainian dronesstruck one of Russia’s largest training facilities overnightin the latest strategic long-range attack across the border. Alexander Drozdenko, governor of Russia’s Leningrad region, said on Telegram that the Luga training ground had been hit as well…

Ukrainians fear for Chernobyl's safety after Russia's attack | AP News The two explosions at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant came decades apart in the dead of night. The first, at 1:23 a.m. on April 26, 1986, spread a cloud of deadly radiation that raised fears across Europe and shook the very foundations of the Soviet Union. Some say it led to its eventual collapse. The second, at 1:59 a.m. on February 14, 2025, was blamed by Ukrainian officials on a Russian drone with an explosive warhead. While not as catastrophic, it sparked new anxieties about Moscow’s invasion of its neighbor, striking the site that symbolized so much suffering for Ukraine. The AP’s Hanna Arhirova explains more. (AP video by Vasilisa Stepanenko) The Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the New Safe Confinement structure that was built to shield the damaged Reactor No. 4, is seen on Monday, April 6, 2026, from the abandoned town of Pripyat, Ukraine, where the workers at the plant once lived. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) A worker passes through a radiation inspection point at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine on April 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) A technician of the Chernobyl nuclear powe…

Russian attack kills 21 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes disrupt Moscow’s oil sector By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 4 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Russia hammered Kyiv in an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight, killing at least 21 civilians in the city and injuring scores more in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities. Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital into Thursday, where more than 50,000 people sheltered in metro stations after authorities issued air raid warnings, the Kyiv Metro said. A residential apartment building is seen damaged after a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine (Efrem Lukatsky/AP) Emergency crews dug through the rubble of collapsed and charred apartment buildings all day in search of victims. Russia’s Defence Ministry said in a statement that the bombardment was in response to Ukraine’s recent barrage of long-range strikes, which have caused severe fuel shortages…

Russian attacks kill four in Ukraine as Kyiv hit for second consecutive night By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Four people have been killed across Ukraine in Russian attacks, including two in Kyiv, where powerful explosions hit for the second night in a row. Ukraine struck oil refineries in Russia’s Saratov and Tatarstan regions, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was in Turkey to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Nato summit. Several explosions were heard shortly after midnight in Kyiv, even before authorities could issue an air raid alert to give civilians time to find shelter. The early morning Russian attacks killed one woman and injured two others in Kyiv, according to city administration head Tymur Tkachenko. The State Emergency Service said the attack damaged several administrative buildings and warehouses, as well as a garage complex and several trams. Emergency…

Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Russia Ukraine War Ukrainian Emergency Service - Ukrainian Emergency Service In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Monday, June 29, 2026, a rescue worker with paramedics move an injured man into an ambulance after a Russian drone strike on passengers minivan in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) Show more Show less The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “horrific attacks.” Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an effort to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and sap morale. More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the U.N. A Russian missile targeting infrastructure struck the central city of Dnipro, killing …

'Little suns in the classroom': Ukrainian city mourns children killed ... Anger and outrage gripped the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday as it held funerals for some of the 20 people, including nine children, killed by a Russian missile that tore through apartment buildings and blasted a playground. (AP Video by Alex Babenko and production by Yehor Konovalov) A mother cries at the coffin of her son Herman Tripolets, 9, killed by a Russian missile, during a funeral ceremony in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, Monday, April 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) Funeral workers bury coffins of children Danylo Nikittskyi, 15, and Alina Kutsenko, 15, killed by a Russian missile, during a funeral ceremony in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, Monday, April 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) A mother of Danylo Nikittskyi, 15, cries during a funeral ceremony of her son killed by a Russian missile in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, Monday, April 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) Mothers cry at the coffins of their children Danylo Nikittskyi, 15, right, and Alina Kutsenko, 15, left, killed by a Russian missile, during a funeral ceremony in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, Monday, April 7, 2025. (AP …

Kyiv mourns after a Russian attack that killed 31 people, including 5 ... A Russian missile attack in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Thursday. Patryk Jaracz / SOPA/LightRocket via Getty Share Add NBC News to Google Aug. 1, 2025, 5:48 AM EDT / Source : The Associated Press By The Associated Press The Ukrainian capital Kyiv observed an official day of mourning Friday, a day after a Russian drone and missile attack on the city killed 31 people, including five children, and injured more than 150, officials said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The youngest victim in Thursday’s strikes was 2 years old, and 16 of the injured were children, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. It was the highest number of children killed and injured in a single attack on Kyiv since aerial attacks on the city began in October 2022, according to official casualty figures reported by The Associated Press. 00:33 Russia attacks Kyiv with multiple airstrikes 00:00 00:00 The death toll rose overnight as emergency crews continued to dig through rubble. The Russian barrage demolished a large part of a nine-story residential building in the c…

Russia unleashes a massive assault on Ukraine’s capital, killing at ... Russia War in Ukraine See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Kyiv — Iryna Moskaeva and her children jumped out of their beds and started running after an explosion rocked their Kyiv apartment early on Thursday, one of many residential buildings hit during a massive Russian attack that killed at least 30 people across the Ukrainian capital. But there was nowhere to go. “All the windows in the room were shattered, and the door was jammed – I couldn’t open it,” the 61-year-old told CNN. Moskaeva, who was eventually rescued by firefighters, said this was the second time that a Russian attack had damaged her home. “The first time there was an attack like this, I started crying – I was shaking so badly,” she related. Now unable to enter her apartment and going to stay with relatives, she said she was worried about getting to work on Monday. “How am I supposed to get there? There’s no power, no clothes to change into, there’s nothing.” Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched nearly 500 drones and more than 70 missiles toward the country in a “massive combined strike,” simultaneously ta…

UCCRO statement: We strongly condemn the recent terrorist attacks by ... UCCRO statement: We strongly condemn the recent terrorist attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukrainian cities and villages 28.08.2025, 16:45 Community The All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO) issued a statement regarding the latest Russian terrorist attacks against Ukrainian cities. As stated in the statement by the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations, on the night of August 27–28, 2025, the Russian state once again launched terrorist attacks against the cities of Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and other Ukrainian towns. As a result of missile and drone strikes, civilians — including children — were killed and wounded. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, including a kindergarten, were destroyed or damaged; hundreds of people lost their homes, and thousands of Ukrainians endured the terror of nighttime assaults. "The dictatorial Russian regime has once again exposed its inhumane nature and its criminal, genocidal policy," the statement reads. "We strongly condemn the latest terrorist attacks carried out by the Russian Federation against Ukrainian…

Major Russian attack on Kyiv kills more than a dozen people ... - CNN Russia War in Ukraine See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Kyiv — More than a dozen people were killed in a major attack on Kyiv overnight into Thursday, the city mayor said, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was planning an extensive attack. Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched nearly 500 drones and dozens of missiles towards the country in a “massive combined strike,” simultaneously targeting the capital from different directions. While most of the missiles and drones were intercepted, a total of 33 projectiles made impact. More than 85 people were wounded in the attacks, including at least one child and several medical workers who were hurt in a strike on an ambulance substation, according to Kyiv mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, who said 13 people had been killed. Ukrainian firefighters battle a fire in a building hit by a drone during a Russian air attack on Kyiv, early on July 2, 2026. Roman Pilipey/AFP/Getty Images A damaged residential building is seen following missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on July 2, 2026. Genya Savilov/…

Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Russia Ukraine War Ukrainian Emergency Service - Ukrainian Emergency Service In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Monday, June 29, 2026, a rescue worker with paramedics move an injured man into an ambulance after a Russian drone strike on passengers minivan in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) Show more Show less The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “horrific attacks.” Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an effort to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and sap morale. More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the U.N. A Russian missile targeting infrastructure struck the central city of Dnipro, killing …

Zelensky condemns ‘horrific attacks’ as Russian strikes kill 12 in Ukraine By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A rescue worker with paramedics move an injured man into an ambulance after a Russian drone strike on passengers minivan in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Russian missiles and drones killed at least 12 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as “horrific attacks”. Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbour more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an effort to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and sap morale. More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the UN. A minibus is seen damaged after a Russian drone strike in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) A Russian missile targeting infrastructure struck the central city of Dnipro, killing six people and wounding 2…

Ukraine and Russia both vow to escalate conflict after Russian strikes ... World Ukraine and Russia both vow to escalate conflict after Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 25 UN chief secretary-general António Guterres has condemned Russia's barrage and stressed the need for a ceasefire call. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy cut a visit to Dublin short as news of the strikes on Kyiv began to spread. Source: AAP / Hennadii Minchenko / Sipa USA In brief The death toll from Russia's barrage on Kyiv reached 25 as tens of thousands fled to shelters. Ukraine and Russia both vowed a renewed escalation of hostilities in their four-year war following the attack. Ukraine and Russia on Friday vowed fresh assaults in their over four-year war after Moscow launched a massive barrage on Kyiv, killing at least 25 people, tearing open apartment buildings and sending tens of thousands to shelters. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his forces would "definitely" retaliate for the overnight pummelling as he inspected an apartment block that was partially destroyed. The European Union's top diplomat proposed new sanctions on Moscow, as Zelenskyy pressed the United States for licences to manu…

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Children among 11 killed in 'furious ... Crew rescues survivors after Putin's latest attack on Kyiv At least 13 people have been killed as Russia launched a major aerial attack on Kyiv overnight, with several residential buildings set ablaze across the Ukrainian capital. Another 86 people were injured in the Russian drone and missile barrage. A hotel in Kyiv’s central boulevard was also on fire, officials said. The attack comes hours after president Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia was planning a massive night-time attack and said he was cutting short his visit to Dublin for the start of Ireland's six-month term in the rotating presidency of the EU. Ukraine ’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi had also said Russian president Vladimir Putin has ordered his military to find ways in which Russia can launch new offensive operations on Ukraine to capture Kyiv. These include Russian offensives launched from Belarusian territory to capture the Ukrainian capital and its surrounding areas, Syrskyi said. In Russia, attacks have reached northwestern Leningrad region, Putin's home and where large export and oil refining facilities are located, and air defences br…

Ukraine paid allies for 200 air-defense missiles but has yet to receive ‘a single one,’ Zelensky says. ‘The applause for what we’re achieving in Crimea isn’t enough.’ <p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to journalists on Thursday in Kyiv, standing amid rubble from overnight Russian strikes on the city. At least 22 people were killed and dozens more wounded, according to Ukrainian officials, with the death toll expected to rise. NoviniLIVE, a Ukrainian news outlet, published several videos of Zelensky’s remarks on Telegram. Meduza transcribed and translated them below.<p>

In Photos: Russian missiles and drones kill 11, leave trail of ... Updated On:02 July, 2026 01:38 PM IST|ronak mastakar Russia launched a large-scale overnight attack on Kyiv using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens. Loud explosions echoed across the Ukrainian capital for hours as residents rushed to shelters. (Pics/AFP) 1/8 2/8 Thousands of residents took shelter in Kyiv's metro stations after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and authorities warned of the incoming missile and drone barrage, one of the largest attacks on the capital in recent weeks. ADVERTISEMENT 3/8 The assault damaged around 20 residential buildings and civilian infrastructure across Kyiv. Authorities reported destruction at nearly 30 locations, with rescue teams continuing operations amid fears the death toll could rise. 4/8 Emergency responders searched through damaged buildings and rubble across multiple districts, including Shevchenkivskyi, Desnianskyi, Darnytskyi and Holosiivskyi, where fires and structural collapses complicated rescue efforts. ADVERTISEMENT 5/8 Russian strikes triggered multiple fires, including on the roof of a…

Ukraine war latest: Russia attacks passenger bus in Kherson Oblast ... War Ukraine war latest: Russia attacks passenger bus in Kherson Oblast, killing 1, injuring 5 January 30, 2026 1:42 pm (Updated: January 30, 2026 6:00 pm ) • 8 min read Prefer on Google by Yuliia Taradiuk, Chris York The aftermath after a Russian strike on a passenger bus in Kherson on Jan. 30, 2026. (State Emergency Service / Telegram) This is Chris York and Yuliia Taradiuk reporting from Kyiv on day 1,437 of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Today's top story: Russian shelling hit central Kherson around midday on Jan. 30, killing the driver of a city bus and wounding five other civilians, according to the Kherson Oblast Prosecutor's Office. According to the office, at around 12 p.m. Kyiv time, Russian troops fired artillery at the city of Kherson , striking a bus. The State Emergence Services said one of the shells hit the roadway and shrapnel damaged the bus. Governor Oleksandr Prokudin added two of the injured are in critical condition, and three others are in moderate condition. "In the middle of the day, Russians deliberately attacked a bus carrying people in Kherson," Prokudin said. Following the …

Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Russia Ukraine War Ukrainian Emergency Service - Ukrainian Emergency Service In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Monday, June 29, 2026, a rescue worker with paramedics move an injured man into an ambulance after a Russian drone strike on passengers minivan in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) Show more Show less The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “horrific attacks.” Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an effort to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and sap morale. More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the U.N. A Russian missile targeting infrastructure struck the central city of Dnipro, killing …

Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 7 By: The Associated Press Posted: 9:06 PM CDT Sunday, Jul. 5, 2026 Last Modified: 10:13 PM CDT Sunday, Jul. 5, 2026 Advertisement Advertise with us Tweet Share Print Email Read Later KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv overnight into Monday that killed at least seven people, authorities said, hours after Ukraine’s president warned that another large-scale attack was imminent. Read this article for free: or Already have an account? Log in here » We need your support! Local journalism needs your support! As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $15.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. Subscribe Now or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! To continue reading, please subscribe: Add Brandon Sun access to your Free Press s…

Starobelsk: When the victims are civilians, silence can no longer be ... Photo: Russian Embassy Home World Starobelsk: When the victims are civilians, silence can no longer be justified World Starobelsk: When the victims are civilians, silence can no longer be justified Embassy of the Russian Federation 3 June, 2026 X WhatsApp Email Print Telegram Copy url The recent attacks against the civilian population in Russian territories raise once again a question that the international community can no longer ignore: how many more tragedies must occur before violence directed against civilians is clearly condemned? One of the most tragic incidents occurred in Starobelsk, where an attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck an educational building and a student residence while children slept. Twenty-one people died as a result of this tragedy. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. Attacks against civilian targets continue systematically. Recently, a children's playground in Genichesk was hit by enemy fire, killing a child. Attacks against passenger buses and other civilian transportation have also been reported. People simply traveling to work, school, or to visit their familie…

Russian attacks kill four in Ukraine as Kyiv hit for second consecutive night By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 4 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Four people have been killed across Ukraine in Russian attacks, including two in Kyiv, where powerful explosions hit for the second night in a row. Ukraine struck oil refineries in Russia’s Saratov and Tatarstan regions, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was in Turkey to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Nato summit. Answering reporters’ questions with Mr Zelensky, Mr Trump said the US would give licences so that Patriot air defence systems can be made overseas for Ukraine to counter Russia. Mr Zelensky thanked Mr Trump for his support and said Kyiv wanted to discuss weapons supplies, possible peace negotiations and a developing drone deal. Donald Trump met Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the Nato summit in Ankara (Alex Brandon/AP) “Air defence is the p…

27 dead, more than 100 injured in Kyiv as Ukraine hit with 'massive ... Kyiv's mayor said there were multiple explosions heard across the capital. LVIV, LONDON and NEW YORK -- At least 27 people were killed and more than 100 others were injured after Kyiv came under attack from a "massive" barrage of Russian ballistic missiles and drones overnight, Ukrainian officials said, describing multiple explosions across the capital. The updated death toll was provided Thursday by the Kyiv City Military Administration. Meanwhile, the Ukraine National Police said at least 113 people were injured in the strikes. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine said the attack's main target was Kyiv. Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko described the attack as "massive." PresidentPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy said first responders in the capital were "clearing the rubble, searching for people, and providing assistance." "Damage has been reported at more than 20 sites across the city, most of them ordinary residential buildings," Zelenskyy said. "There was also damage to an ambulance station, a research institute, a hotel, and businesses." Moscow targeted Ukraine with more than 70 missiles, nearly half of…

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin unleashes ‘night of horror’ on Kyiv in response to strikes on energy plants | The Independent Putin unleashes 'night of horror' on Kyiv in response to strikes on energy plants At least 21 people have been killed as Russia launched a major aerial attack on Kyiv overnight, with several residential buildings set ablaze across the Ukrainian capital. Another 86 people were injured in the Russian drone and missile barrage. A hotel in Kyiv’s central boulevard was also on fire, officials said. Moscow said it had hit military and energy facilities around Kyiv, as well as military airports in several other regions, in retaliation for Ukraine's attack on civil infrastructure. The attack comes hours after president Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia was planning a massive night-time attack and said he was cutting short his visit to Dublin for the start of Ireland's six-month term in the rotating presidency of the EU. Ukraine ’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi had also said Russian president Vladimir Putin has ordered his military to find ways in which Russia can launch new offensive operations on Ukraine to capture Kyiv. These include Russian offensives lau…

NPR National News A major Russian attack kills 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine keeps striking Moscow's oil sector NPR | By The Associated Press Published July 2, 2026 at 1:47 AM EDT Bluesky Threads Email Danylo Antoniuk / AP A woman looks at an apartment building burning after a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Danylo Antoniuk) Updated July 2, 2026 at 6:09 AM EDT KYIV, Ukraine — Russia hammered Kyiv in a major drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring scores more in what Moscow described as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities that have caused fuel shortages and put pressure on President Vladimir Putin. Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital for hours during the night, with many people sheltering at subway stations after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other authorities issued the first warnings of an incoming attack. Emergency crews were still digging through the rubble of collapsed and charred apartment buildings in search of victims as dawn broke. Russia's Defense Ministry said in a statement that the deadly bombardment was in response t…

Russia bombards Kyiv on eve of Zelenskyy-Trump peace talks Politics Russia Actions Facebook Tweet Email Russia bombards Kyiv on eve of Zelenskyy-Trump peace talks Russia launched deadly missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, killing at least one, hours before Zelenskyy meets Trump in U.S. peace talks. Prev Next Mystyslav Chernov/AP President Donald Trump, right, meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office at the White House, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Washington. By: AP via Scripps News Group Posted and last updated Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones on Saturday, killing at least one person and wounding 27, a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., authorities said. Explosions boomed across Kyiv as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city. The attack began in the early morning and continued for hours. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepared to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday for further talks on ending the nearly four-year war. Zelenskyy told reporters he was on a plane en route to the United States on Saturday afternoon, and would make a stopover in Canada to meet with Prime Minister Mark Ca…

Ukraine War Latest: Russia Pounds Kyiv With Missiles, Drones A... Ukraine War Latest: Russia Pounds Kyiv With Missiles, Drones After Zelenskyy Warns of 'Massive' Strike By Mamatha Janakiraman July 2, 2026 14:42 +08 At least eight people were killed and dozens injured early Thursday as Russia launched a large-scale bombardment of Kyiv using ballistic missiles Wikimedia Russia launched a massive overnight barrage of missiles and drones against Ukraine's capital Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky y cut short a visit to Dublin and warned Ukrainians to take shelter ahead of an imminent major Russian strike. Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's City Military Administration, confirmed the death toll, while Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said at least 34 people were injured. Rescuers were scrambling to reach people trapped in a damaged nine-storey residential building after a large part of the structure collapsed following a direct strike. The attack struck about three dozen locations across the city, affecting five districts of the wider Kyiv region, according to Kyiv regional governor Mykola Kalashnyk. Writing on Tele…

Zelensky condemns ‘horrific attacks’ as Russian strikes kill 12 in Ukraine By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A rescue worker with paramedics move an injured man into an ambulance after a Russian drone strike on passengers minivan in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Russian missiles and drones killed at least 12 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as “horrific attacks”. Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbour more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an effort to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and sap morale. More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the UN. A minibus is seen damaged after a Russian drone strike in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) A Russian missile targeting infrastructure struck the central city of Dnipro, killing six people and wounding 2…

Massive Russia attack hits apartment buildings in Kyiv, killing 8 ... War Massive Russia attack hits apartment buildings in Kyiv, killing 8, injuring 34 July 6, 2026 1:48 am (Updated: July 6, 2026 6:14 am ) • 4 min read Prefer on Google by Dmytro Basmat The aftermath of a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv overnight on July 6, 2026. (Ukraine's State Emergency Service) Editor's note: This is a breaking story and is being updated. Russia launched waves of missiles and drones toward Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight on July 6, killing at least eight people and injuring at least 34 others, just hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of yet another large-scale attack targeting the capital. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, reported that a residential building was partially destroyed between the 5th and 9th floors in the Podilskyi district of the city. Photos and videos posted to social media show part of the facade of the building caved in following a missile strike. An additional residential multi-story buildings were also struck in the Podilskyi district, and three others apartment buildings targeted in the Darnytskyi district. Got an op…

Fact Check: Russia Claims Massacre in Bucha 'Staged' by Ukraine This media contains content some readers may find distressing or offensive. Viewer discretion is advised. Click to display ... By Yevgeny Kuklychev Senior Editor, Russia and Ukraine 0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. As the world reacted in horror to images and videos of death and destruction left behind in parts of the Kyiv Region after Russian forces withdrew from those areas, Russian state media and officials issued a series of denials and counter-accusations, in some cases self-contradictory, that fueled disinformation surrounding the tragic events. Ukraine's defense ministry alleged that civilians in Bucha and other towns and villages northwest of Kyiv were "executed arbitrarily," while it was occupied by Russian troops for several weeks. It claimed, attaching photos and videos from the scene, that some civilians were killed with their hands tied behind their backs and their bodies were left scattered in the streets. More than 400 bodies of civilians have been recovered in the a…