Russia launches deadly, massive ballistic missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, killing one and wounding 16

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Published: 2026-07-19T10:21:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: CBS News

Russia conducted a large-scale overnight ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in one fatality and 16 injuries. Ukrainian authorities reported intercepting 18 ballistic missiles and 108 drones out of 41 missiles and 125 drones launched. Residential buildings, warehouses, a supermarket, and a dormitory were damaged across multiple districts. Russia's defense ministry claimed the attack targeted sites linked to the Ukrainian military, including drone and missile production plants and a postal terminal used for storing dual-use goods and assembling drones.

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