At least five dead as Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv

WorldPolitics
6 Jul 2026 • 10:35 AM MYT
The Independent
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At least five dead as Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv

  • Russia launched a significant wave of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv overnight into Monday, resulting in at least five fatalities.
  • A residential building in the Podilskyi district partially collapsed, and several multi-storey buildings in the Darnytsia district were damaged, with people feared trapped.
  • The assault, which was ongoing early Monday, involved ballistic and cruise missiles alongside drones, prompting civilians to seek shelter.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of an impending large-scale attack hours before, following a previous Russian strike last week that killed 31 people.
  • Zelenskyy reiterated his plea for Western allies to bolster Ukraine's air defences, specifically requesting more Patriot missiles, to counter Russia's prolonged aggression.

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