Russia Launches Major Ballistic Missile Attack on Kyiv
Early on August 1, 2026, Russia launched a significant ballistic missile barrage against Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Residents reported a series of powerful explosions starting around 1:33 AM local time as the Air Force warned of incoming projectiles. The attack reportedly utilized North Korean KN-23 missiles, continuing a recent tactical shift by Moscow to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses with ballistic strikes following a massive wave of drones and missiles on July 30 and 31.
Date: August 1, 2026
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: Kyiv Independent