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

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