Event Brief
Russia launches ballistic missile barrage on Kyiv
Filed: Jul 06, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
Summary: Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles, drones and cruise missiles, killing at least nine and injuring 46.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Launched a barrage of ballistic, cruise missiles and drones on Kyiv, with air defences in action
WHEN: Jul 06, 2026 at 1:53 AM ET
WHERE: Kyiv, Ukraine
WHY: Zelensky said intelligence indicated Russia was preparing a massive strike.
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