The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Russia’s major drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 8 and sends people fleeing into shelters

Intense strikes cause loud explosions and building fires across Ukrainian capital

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv injures five, hits residential buildings

Kyiv faced a brutal overnight assault with drones and missiles, striking residential buildings and igniting a hotel on a prominent boulevard. Five individuals sustained injuries in one central district following a ballistic missile attack. Residents sought refuge underground as explosions rocked the capital. President Zelenskyy had anticipated the strike, cutting…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

'Night of hell': Ukraine, Russia vow escalation after massive attack kills dozens in Kyiv

Russia launched one of its largest ever missile and drone attacks on Kyiv late on Wednesday with blasts continuing through Thursday morning killing at least 25 people. Buildings damaged in the strikes includes apartment blocks and a Red Cross warehouse filled with humanitarian supplies.

France 24 · Jul 2

Ukraine takes the war to Moscow: Why Kyiv unleashed its biggest attacks after G7 summit

Ukraine has launched its most extensive long-range drone campaign, targeting Russian oil refineries, fuel depots, and military infrastructure deep within its territory. This escalation follows G7 commitments to bolster Ukraine's air defenses and economic resilience. The strikes aim to disrupt Russia's war financing and logistics, with President Putin acknowledging temporary…

The Times of India · Jul 1

Ukraine strikes satellite centre in Moscow for second time in large overnight drone attack

Kyiv has widened its campaign of strikes deep behind enemy lines

The Independent UK · Jul 1

What we know about Putin’s new plan to capture Kyiv

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The Independent UK · Jul 1

Newsletter: EU entering trade ‘conflict’ with China without autumn deal, EPP boss Weber says

Hello, it’s Mared Gwyn here with your morning digest. Today: The view from Dublin as Ireland takes over the EU presidency baton, and how EU allies have clinched better terms as the bloc’s steel tariffs kick in.

Euronews · Jul 1

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Poland scrambles jets as two killed in Putin’s major aerial attack on Kyiv

Massive attack on Kyiv comes hours after Ukraine said Putin wanted to capture the capital again

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Ukraine war briefing: Swedish defence maker Saab signs deal to deliver 16 fighter jets to Kyiv

Defence maker Saab signs contract to deliver ⁠16 ​Gripen E fighter aircraft to Ukraine in $2.54bn deal. What we know on day 1,589

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1

Crimea back in play? Russia feels pain of Ukraine long-range strikes

A couple of weeks back, we asked if the tide was turning in Ukraine. The short answer: a little, but it's hard to cut through the fog of war. Now, we're beginning to wonder if Crimea could be back in play. Kyiv's new line of longer-range missiles and drones are…

France 24 · Jun 30