Russian missile strikes hit Kyiv and Odesa, killing and wounding dozens

On July 11, 2026, Russia launched a series of missile and drone strikes on the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Odesa, killing at least two people and wounding more than a dozen others. In Odesa, a missile strike left two dead and one wounded. In Kyiv, overnight attacks involving ballistic missiles and drones injured at least 10 to 11 people, according to local authorities. The strikes are part of Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, which began in February 2022.