Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv after attack on Moscow warehouses
Summary
Russia fired missile strikes on Kyiv on July 19, 2026, killing one person and injuring 13, following a Ukrainian drone attack on warehouses near Moscow. Both sides have been targeting each other's cities as the conflict continues into its fifth year, with Ukraine also facing political unrest over changes in military leadership.Key Facts
- Russian missile strikes hit six districts in Kyiv, causing casualties and fires in apartment buildings, a supermarket, and other locations.
- Ukrainian drone attacks targeted e-commerce warehouses in the Moscow and Tambov regions, killing eight people and causing large fires.
- The Ukrainian government says these warehouses were used to supply parts for Russian drones and navigation equipment.
- Russia has launched almost daily missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities since invading in 2022.
- Ukraine has stepped up attacks inside Russia, especially on oil infrastructure, causing fuel shortages.
- Over 370 Ukrainian drones were launched toward Moscow overnight on July 18-19; nearly 1,892 were intercepted earlier that week.
- A Ukrainian defense minister was removed from office, sparking protests in major Ukrainian cities.
- The conflict continues with military actions and internal political challenges for Ukraine.
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