Russia launches large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, causing casualties and damage

Russian forces launched a widespread drone and ballistic missile attack against Ukraine early on July 26, targeting Kyiv and other regions. Ukraine's air force reported Russia launched seven ballistic missiles and 136 drones overnight. While most were intercepted, strikes caused fires in Kyiv, hit a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, and resulted in civilian casualties in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.