Russian 11-Hour Aerial Assault on Kyiv Kills 31 Civilians
A massive 11-hour drone and missile bombardment by Russian forces on Kyiv concluded early on July 29, 2026, killing at least 31 civilians and wounding over 100 others. The assault involved 656 drones and 73 missiles, according to the Ukrainian Emergency Service. Russia stated the strike was in retaliation for Ukrainian long-range drone attacks on oil refineries in the Perm and Ryazan regions of Russia. President Zelensky has called for immediate air defense reinforcements to prevent further devastation.
Date: July 29, 2026
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 31
Source: CFR