Breaking: Residential buildings damaged in Kyiv as Russia launches large-scale missile, drone attack - The Kyiv Independent
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, causing significant damage to residential buildings and resulting in at least 25 deaths. Emergency services are currently conducting search and rescue operations in multiple districts.
Why it matters
The escalation of attacks on civilian infrastructure in Kyiv represents a critical development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
(Updated: July 7, 2026 12:33 am ) 7 min read A garage cooperative burns near a suburban residential area after a Russian missile strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 6, 2026. (Kostiantyn Liberov / Libkos / Getty Images)
Reports on the humanitarian impact of the conflict using eyewitness accounts and official government statements.
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