Russian Missile and Drone attack on Kyiv
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Russian Missile and Drone attack on Kyiv leaves 6 dead, 52 others injured.

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At least six people have been killed and 52 others injured in a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. 


The strikes, which hit 27 locations across the city, destroyed part of a nine-story apartment building and severely damaged another in the Solomianskyi district.


The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, confirmed that a six-year-old boy was among the victims, while rescue operations are ongoing, and officials have warned that the number of casualties may rise.


Reacting to the development, Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, claimed that Russia launched over 300 drones and eight missiles at Ukraine during the assault, with most of the weapons targeting Kyiv.

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Published on August 1, 2025
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