Russia Launches Massive Drone and Ballistic Missile Attack on Kyiv
On July 8, 2026, Russian forces launched a coordinated strike against Kyiv using 169 drones and five ballistic missiles. While Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 139 drones, all five ballistic missiles struck their targets, damaging civilian and energy infrastructure. At least one woman was killed and two others were wounded in the overnight assault. The attack is part of a renewed Russian aerial campaign targeting Ukrainian urban centers and power grids across multiple oblasts.