Russia launched a devastating overnight ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing at least nine people and injuring 28 others, including children, according to Ukrainian officials. Multiple explosions rocked the city as missiles struck several districts, leaving damaged buildings, destroyed ambulances, and emergency responders searching through the rubble for survivors.

The strike comes amid an intensifying phase of the Russia-Ukraine war, with both sides increasingly targeting military and energy infrastructure. Ukrainian officials say the country's air defense systems are struggling to intercept Russia's growing use of ballistic missiles, while Kyiv continues to appeal for more Western air defense support.

The attack follows reports of Ukrainian long-range strikes inside Russia targeting logistics hubs, oil refineries, and military infrastructure, highlighting the continued escalation of the conflict.

Russia Launches Massive Missile Strike on Kyiv | 9 Dead, Emergency Services Hit

Russia unleashed a massive air assault across Ukraine on Thursday, firing over 70 missiles and 280 drones, exposing severe gaps in Kyiv's air defence and shelter networks. As Ukrainian forces retaliated with long-range drone hits inside Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky's push to manufacture U.S. Patriot interceptors domestically has hit a major wall after President Donald Trump expressed doubts. We break down Ukraine's shelter crisis, the air defence crisis, and what Trump's position means for Kyiv's survival.

Trump Dashes Zelensky's Patriot Dream as Putin Exploits Ukraine's Air Defence Gap

Russia has intensified its offensive in Ukraine by deploying upgraded FAB-3000 glide bombs capable of destroying fortified military positions on a massive scale. Originally developed during the Soviet era, these heavy bombs have been modernized with guidance systems, allowing them to strike targets from long distances while keeping Russian aircraft away from Ukrainian air defenses.
As Moscow expands its aerial campaign, the United Nations says June recorded the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine in more than four years. President Vladimir Putin has also warned t

Russia deploys massive FAB-3000 glide bombs as Ukraine hits Russian oil refineries

Russia has launched one of its most intense aerial assaults on Ukraine yet, with reports of a devastating “double-tap” tactic involving waves of missiles and drones targeting the same locations repeatedly.

According to Ukrainian officials, Russia fired 47 missiles and over 1,500 drones in a massive coordinated attack that struck multiple regions, causing widespread destruction and casualties. The “double-tap” strategy — where rescuers and emergency crews risk being hit by secondary strikes — has sparked renewed international condemnation.

Putin Unleashes Brutal ‘Double-Tap’ Assault, Russia Unleashes 47 Missiles & 1500 Drones