Overview
- A large Russian missile-and-drone attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region left scores dead and dozens wounded, with Ukrainian officials saying Kyiv could not intercept the ballistic missiles used in the assault.
- Ukraine continued deep strikes inside Russia, including a drone impact on a crowded beach in Arkhipo-Osipovka that Russian authorities say killed several people and multiple hits on Wildberries logistics centers that caused deaths and fires.
- Ukrainian forces reported successful shootdowns of many attacking drones but acknowledged they could not stop high-speed ballistic missiles because of a critical shortage of Patriot PAC-3 interceptors and compatible munitions.
- Moscow announced a new rear-area defense service and senior command appointments after the recent wave of strikes and reported large numbers of Ukrainian drones shot down during overnight operations.
- The UN monitoring mission documented a sharp rise in civilian casualties in the first half of 2026, and analysts warn the reciprocal strikes on ports, warehouses and transport hubs are escalating economic and maritime disruption.