Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least four, Ukrainian officials say.
They publishedRussian strikes on Kyiv kill at least four, Ukraine officials say
First reportThe Guardian · 1 Aug, 01:46Z
Latest reportBBC · 1 Aug, 02:55Z
Span1 hours · 0.5h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least four people and wounded at least 15, including two teenage boys, Ukrainian officials said.
Why
The attacks damaged buildings and underscore Ukraine’s urgent need for interceptors as Russia escalates missile attacks on the capital.
Watch
Follow casualty and damage updates, air-defense support decisions, and findings about the suspected Russian cruise missile that struck Poland.
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Where the coverage comes from
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Kyiv suffered a missile strike early Saturday, with at least four killed and over a dozen wounded.
- Zelenskyy pressed Trump to authorize Starlink use for guiding strikes inside Russia.
- Trump indicated licensing Patriot production to Ukraine was 'a hard thing' to do.
- Mass protests in Kyiv followed the ouster of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
- Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian targets and Wildberries sites drew reactions amid food security concerns.
Summary
- Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least four people and wounded over a dozen.
- Kyiv mayor warned of ballistic missile attack and urged shelter precautions.
- UN reports June as the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022.
- Ukraine intensifies retaliatory strikes against Russia amid stalled negotiations.
- Zelensky met Trump, who reportedly discussed Patriot missile production licensing.
Summary
- At least four people were killed in Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, officials said.
- The capital also reported at least 15 wounded, including two boys aged 13 and 17.
- Kyiv City Military Administration confirmed the four deaths and described damage to buildings.
- Interceptors are urgently needed as Russia escalates deadly missile attacks on Kyiv.
- The strikes followed a prior incident where a suspected Russian cruise missile hit Poland amid Ukraine-wide attacks.