At least 8 killed, more than 50 injured across Ukraine as Russia launches massive ballistic missile, drone attack
A massive Russian missile and drone attack across Ukraine resulted in at least eight deaths and over 50 injuries. Additionally, a suspected Russian missile landed in Poland, prompting an investigation by Polish authorities.
Why it matters
The incident marks a significant escalation in the conflict, particularly with the potential involvement of NATO territory, raising concerns about regional stability.
(Updated: July 30, 2026 1:15 pm ) • 6 min read Prefer on Google by Dmytro Basmat, Sonya Bandouil, Abbey Fenbert A fire burns at a residential building in Lviv amid a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on July 30, 2026. (Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi/Telegram) Editor's Note: This is a breaking story and is being updated.
A mass Russian aerial attack on Ukraine overnight on July 30 killed at least eight people, injured more than 50 others, and triggered air raid alerts in eastern Poland after what is believed to have been a Russian missile fell into a field in the Lublin region.
Damage and casualties were reported in cities across Ukraine, including Kyiv and Lviv, just hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was preparing another large-scale attack.
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