Russia launches its largest ballistic missile barrage at Kyiv
They publishedRussia Hits Kyiv With Largest Ballistic Missile Barrage
First reportAl Jazeera · 19 Jul, 07:28Z
Latest reportCbsnews · 19 Jul, 10:21Z
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Why it matters
What
Russia launched its largest ballistic missile barrage at Kyiv, according to reports, and Ukraine reported at least one person killed.
Why
Ukraine’s foreign minister said it was the largest barrage aimed at Kyiv since 2022, during Russia’s ongoing invasion.
Watch
Monitor further official updates on casualties, missile damage, and any additional strikes following this barrage.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Russia fired its largest number of ballistic missiles on Kyiv since the war began, Ukraine’s foreign minister said.
- Sunday’s hours-long attacks killed one person and injured at least 15 across six Kyiv districts.
- Ukraine faces mounting challenges from shortages of Patriot air defence munitions, its best chance against ballistic missiles.
- Air force reported downing 18 of 41 missiles launched overnight during Sunday’s barrage.
- Ukraine also targeted two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea while Russia hit Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhia.
Summary
- Russia struck Kyiv overnight with a barrage involving 41 missiles of various types.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at least one person was killed and 16 wounded.
- Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported damaged residences, warehouses, a supermarket, and a dormitory across districts.
- Kyiv’s military said it shot down 18 missiles, and also downed 108 of 125 drones.
- Zelensky said ballistic protection is a daily priority amid a U.S. air defense shortage.
Summary
- An overnight Russian attack on Kyiv killed 1 person and wounded 16 others, authorities reported.
- The attack started around 1:30 a.m. local time and lasted several hours with repeated explosions.
- Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 attack drones, including 25 ballistic missiles.
- Ukrainian forces intercepted and suppressed 108 drones and 18 missiles, according to Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy said most missiles targeted the capital as fires spread across five city districts.