Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 8 civilians and wound dozens
30 Jul, 03:53ZOfficials say two children were among seven people killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.
First reportBBC · 30 Jul, 03:53Z
Latest reportNPR · 30 Jul, 09:53Z
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Why it matters
What
Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed at least eight civilians, wounded dozens, and damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
Why
The attacks expanded beyond eastern fronts, while Poland considered reports that a Russian cruise missile entered its airspace.
Watch
Ukraine urged faster Patriot air defense deliveries amid shortages as authorities assess damage and Poland examines the reported airspace breach.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Seven people died, including two children, in a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine.
- Zelensky warned of a 'massive attack' and urged listening to air raid alerts.
- Two girls, ages 5 and 12, killed in Kryvyi Rih region; eight injured.
- Kyiv reported one death and fires in three non-residential buildings overnight.
- Poland mobilised military aircraft as a preventative measure amid the strikes.
Summary
- Russian air strikes killed at least 13 across Ukraine, including Kyiv, and extended to Lviv.
- Poland scrambled fighter jets to secure its airspace amid the attacks.
- Zelensky returned from the U.S. where Trump reportedly agreed to Patriot missile licenses.
- In Kryvyi Rih, two girls aged 5 and 12 were killed in a direct Iskander-M strike.
- Poland, NATO member, activated preventive air defense and early warning measures.
Summary
- Overnight barrage across Ukraine killed at least eight civilians and wounded dozens, including children.
- The attack involved more than 70 missiles and 280 drones, with many intercepts reported.
- Dnipropetrovsk region reported six dead and ten wounded, including a 6-year-old girl.
- Poland examined reports of a Russian cruise missile entering its airspace amid the onslaught.
- Wildberries depots in Russia were struck; Ukraine accuses the company of supplying goods to the military.
Summary
- Overnight barrage by missiles and drones killed at least eight civilians across Ukraine.
- Dozens more were wounded as regional attacks expanded beyond eastern fronts.
- Ukraine reported widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
- Poland considered reports of a Russian cruise missile entering its airspace.
- Ukraine urged faster Patriot air defense deliveries amid shortages.