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Mass Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Hits Kyiv as Ukraine Builds New Long‑Range Strike Command

The overnight assault exposed gaps against ballistic missiles, strained Ukraine's interceptor stocks, and has pushed Kyiv to formalize a force for deeper strikes into Russia.

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KYIV, UKRAINE - JULY 11: Municipal workers clear debris and repair damage after a Russian missile struck the asphalt at an intersection, as local residents observe the impact site and inspect the surrounding area on July 11, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. The strike hit a roadway in the city's Darnytskyi district, causing a traffic-light control electrical cabinet to catch fire and damaging nearby buildings. At least eight people were injured, including an 11-year-old boy, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Four of the injured were hospitalized, while the others received medical assistance at the scene. Explosions were heard before the air raid alert was activated. (Photo by Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • A large overnight missile-and-drone attack on Kyiv on Saturday wounded 11 civilians, including a child, and damaged apartments, offices and electrical infrastructure while emergency crews worked at multiple sites.
  • Ukrainian air defenses reported shooting down two precision missiles and 111 drones during the raid but said several ballistic missiles penetrated defenses and caused direct hits.
  • Russia released competing tallies claiming it shot down hundreds of Ukrainian drones over Russian regions and Crimea, underscoring conflicting official counts that make independent verification difficult.
  • Ukraine said its Unmanned Systems Forces struck dozens of Russian vessels and energy targets, with commanders reporting 21 tankers hit in the Sea of Azov and Russian authorities briefly halting Don–Azov shipping.
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new long‑range impact command and joint rapid response units to systematize deep strikes, while Kyiv urged allies to speed delivery and licensing for advanced air‑defense interceptors because stocks are running low.