Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills 11 in Kyiv; Ukraine Strikes Crimea
Overnight Russian strikes hit residential areas in Ukraine's capital, prompting renewed calls for air defense, as Ukrainian drones targeted Russian territory and Crimea ahead of the NATO summit.
The day on the war
A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack targeted Kyiv in the early hours of July 6, resulting in at least 11 fatalities and 46 injuries in the Ukrainian capital, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Debris from intercepted projectiles caused fires and damaged residential buildings in several districts, including the historic Podilskyi district.
Ukraine's military reported that Russia launched 68 missiles and 351 drones overnight. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed carrying out the strikes, stating they targeted military enterprises, fuel and energy facilities in Kyiv and surrounding regions, as well as military airfield infrastructure, in response to Ukrainian "terrorist attacks" on Russian civilian infrastructure. The assault comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a likely attack ahead of his anticipated meeting with US President Donald Trump at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.
Strikes & the grid
| Location | What | Toll |
|---|---|---|
| Kyiv, Ukraine | Russian missile and drone attack, hitting residential buildings and infrastructure | 10-11 killed, 46 injured (Ukrainian officials) |
| Sevastopol, Crimea | Ukrainian strike near the city temporarily knocked out electricity supplies | Power outage (Moscow-appointed Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev) |
| Yaroslavl region, Russia | Drone attack, causing a fire likely at the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery | Fire and traffic blockages (Local governors/ASTRA Telegram channel) |
| Leningrad region, Russia | Drone attack reported | Undisclosed (Local governors) |
Diplomacy & talks
US-Ukraine-Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a likely Russian attack ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.
Russia-Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his rejection of a ceasefire conditional on Ukraine's withdrawal from the part of the Donetsk region it still controls.
What we'll be watching next 72h
- The NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, is scheduled to begin on July 7, where US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are expected to discuss the war.
- Observers will monitor for continued Russian air attacks following President Zelenskyy's warning of a new massive strike.
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