Russia, Ukraine exchange deadly strikes after massive Kyiv attack
Russia and Ukraine engaged in a series of deadly strikes, with Ukraine reporting civilian casualties in Russian-occupied regions and Russia reporting deaths in its border territories. This follows a massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv that resulted in at least 30 deaths.
Why it matters
The escalation of attacks on civilian infrastructure and population centers marks a significant intensification of the ongoing conflict.
At least 10 people were killed in Ukrainian attacks on Russia and Moscow-occupied territory, local officials said on Friday (July 4, 2026), as Ukraine reported five killed in Russian attacks.
The article reports casualty figures from both sides of the conflict using official sources from both nations.
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