Nine dead as Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes
A wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine killed four people, while Ukrainian counter-strikes resulted in five deaths in Russian-occupied territories and Russia. The escalation occurs as international allies prepare for diplomatic talks in Paris.
Why it matters
The ongoing conflict continues to escalate with high civilian casualties, complicating international diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire.
Russia fired a wave of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing four people, while Ukrainian strikes on Russia and Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine killed five, officials said Sunday (July 12, 2026).
The article provides casualty figures for both sides and mentions the context of the conflict neutrally.
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