Russia launches massive missile, drone attack on Kyiv, 9 dead | Daily Sabah

On 1 August 2026, Russia struck Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, with ballistic missiles and drones in an overnight attack. At least nine people were killed and dozens wounded, and some outlets put the death toll at ten. The Lithuanian embassy in Kyiv was damaged, along with 25 ambulances.

Russian officials said the strikes hit facilities in Kyiv producing missile and drone components. Ukraine appealed for Patriot interceptors as its air defense struggle continued.