Russian Air Offensive Targets Kyiv and Kharkiv
On July 8-9, 2026, Russian forces launched a major strike involving 169 drones and 7 missiles against Ukrainian urban centers. Four civilians were killed in Kyiv's Desnianskyi and other districts, while two were killed and 20 injured in Kharkiv. Ukraine retaliated with drone strikes against oil refineries in Saratov and Tatarstan. The attacks coincided with President Zelenskyy meeting President Trump at a NATO summit in Turkey to discuss air defense manufacturing licenses.
Casualties reported: 6
Displaced: 1200