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- 1Zelensky says Russian drones hit Kyiv kindergartens and schoolsβToday alone, and in Kyiv alone, Russian jet-powered drones βvanquishedβ two kindergartens and two schools, an ordinary r
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian jet-powered drones struck two kindergartens, two schools, a residential building, an auto repair shop, warehouses and communications facilities in Kyiv in a single day. He argued that targeting children's facilities and civilian infrastructure would be condemned anywhere in the world, as Ukraine continues to report heavy overnight drone attacks on the capital.
- 2Zelensky says Russia struck Kharkiv apartment building overnightβRussia has been attacking our regions throughout the night and into the morning. In Kharkiv, there was a brutal strike o
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian forces attacked Ukrainian regions throughout the night and into the morning. In Kharkiv, a strike partially destroyed the second and fourth floors of a high-rise apartment building. Kyiv also sustained damage from drone attacks, with residential areas hit. The strikes are the latest in Russia's ongoing aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities.
- 3Ukraine claims strikes on six Russian refineries in one weekβSix strategic refineries. Up to 1,600 km behind the front line. One week. This is Ukraine's answer to Russian terror: a
Ukraine's defence ministry says its forces hit six strategic oil refineries deep inside Russia over a single week, some up to 1,600 km from the front line. Kyiv describes the facilities as key fuel suppliers for Russia's defence industry and occupation forces, framing the campaign as retaliation for Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
- 4Russia Launches Deadly Drone Barrage on Kyiv and Ukrainian RegionsβRussia Hits Kyiv and Ukrainian Regions with Deadly Drone Barrage
Russia fired a large wave of drones at Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight, causing deaths and damage, according to the headline making the rounds on social media. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly reported such attacks targeting the capital and regional infrastructure in recent weeks, drawing condemnation and fresh calls for stronger air defences from Ukraine's allies.
- 5Russian strikes across Ukraine, including Kyiv, kill eightβΌRussian strikes on Ukraine, including Kyiv, kill 8
Russian strikes hit multiple Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kyiv, killing at least eight people, according to AFP reporting. The attacks are part of the continued Russian air campaign against Ukrainian urban areas. Details on the exact locations, casualties, and response from Ukrainian officials remain limited, but the strike wave is expected to draw renewed concern from Kyiv's Western partners.
- 6Kyiv facing worst month of strikes since 2022βΌThis month is set to become the worst month for Kyiv since 2022, with more than 155 strikes already recorded January 202
Kyiv is on course to record its worst month for strikes since 2022, with more than 155 attacks already counted this month. Reported monthly figures show a sharp escalation, from 51 strikes in February and 21 in March to 83 in July, indicating renewed intensity in attacks on the Ukrainian capital. Observers note the trend marks the heaviest sustained pressure on the city in years.
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Russian drone strikes targeted Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, adding to the ongoing pattern of aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. The strikes drew attention as the war continues to drive global concern over civilian safety and energy infrastructure. Reactions online reflect continued alarm at the escalating pace of attacks on Ukraine.
- 8Russian drone strikes kill five across Ukrainian regionsβΌRussian drones kill two in market outside Kyiv, three others in different regions, officials say
Russian drone attacks killed two people at a market outside Kyiv, with three more deaths reported in other Ukrainian regions, according to officials. The strikes are the latest in Moscow's continued aerial campaign against Ukrainian towns and infrastructure, drawing renewed attention to the ongoing war's toll on civilians.
- 9Russian strike hits market near Kyiv, killing civiliansββ οΈπΊπ¦Another Russian war crime: Civilians in public market near Kyiv bombed by Russian terrorists: Deaths and nearly 10 i
A Russian strike hit a public market near Kyiv, killing civilians and injuring nearly ten people, according to reports from Ukraine. Officials and commentators are calling the attack another war crime against civilians, and the incident has drawn condemnation online as the war continues.
- 10Russia Mocks Strikes on Kyiv's Data Centers as 'Digital Detox'βRussia's 'Digital Detox': How the Kremlin Turned Ukraine's Data Centers Into Military Targets Moscow struck Kyiv's digit
Russian forces struck Kyiv's digital infrastructure twice in a single morning, targeting data centers and communications hubs. Russia's defense ministry described the attacks as a 'digital detox' wellness exercise, a mocking framing that analysts say reveals a deliberate long-term strategy of treating Ukraine's data and internet infrastructure as military targets.
- 11Zelensky accuses Moscow of fake diplomacy to buy war timeβΌZelensky accuses Moscow of buying time for war with fake diplomacy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Moscow of engaging in what he calls fake diplomacy, arguing that Russia is using peace talks as a stalling tactic to buy time and continue its war. His remarks land amid ongoing debates over negotiations to end the conflict, with Kyiv warning against being drawn into talks that Moscow does not intend to honor.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has declared that Russia intends to see the war in Ukraine through to the end, ruling out any early retreat from its goals. The statement underscores Moscow's refusal to compromise despite international pressure and ongoing fighting, and comes as Western allies continue debating further military and financial support for Kyiv.
- 13Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian cities, Kyiv hitβΌRussian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities; nine injured in Kyiv strikes, officials say
Russian attacks across Ukrainian cities have killed three people, with nine injured in strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say. The overnight barrage adds to the ongoing toll of Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian urban areas, with emergency services responding to damage in the capital and other cities.
- 14Russian Strikes Kill Four in Ukraine, Hit Kyiv Data CenterβΌRussian Strikes Kill Four in Ukraine, Damage Kyiv Data Center
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed four people and damaged a data center in Kyiv, according to Bloomberg reporting. The attack adds to a pattern of aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities, with infrastructure damage highlighting the war's continuing toll on civilian systems.
- 15Ukraine says it is ready for ceasefire 'right now'βΌUkraine's FM: Ukraine ready for ceasefire 'right now'
Ukraine's foreign minister has declared that Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire 'right now', according to DW. The statement underscores Kyiv's position amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia. It signals openness to an immediate halt in fighting, keeping pressure on Moscow and international mediators as discussions about peace negotiations continue.
- 16Ukraine says Russian troop losses top 1.53 millionβGeneral Staff: Russia has lost 1,531,060 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Ukraine's General Staff says Russia has lost 1,531,060 troops since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022. The figure comes from Kyiv's daily battlefield estimates, which are based on its military intelligence and cannot be independently verified. Moscow rarely discloses its own casualty numbers, and Western assessments have generally placed Russian losses below Ukrainian figures but still in the hundreds of thousands.
- 17Kyiv Hit by Third Consecutive Night of Russian AttacksβΌUkraine War, Day 1,676: 3rd Straight Night of Russian Attacks on Kyiv
Ukraine's capital has come under Russian attack for a third consecutive night, as the war reaches its 1,676th day. The repeated overnight strikes on Kyiv underline Russia's continued campaign of long-range bombardment against Ukrainian cities, keeping air defense units active and residents in shelters. The sustained pace of attacks is drawing attention to the strain on Ukraine's defenses and civilians.
- 18Russian drone strike hits market near Kyiv, killing peopleβΌRussia strikes market near Kyiv: people killed and injured β photos A Russian drone has struck a market in the village o
A Russian drone struck a market in the village of Sofiivska Borshchahivka in Kyiv Oblast, killing and injuring people, according to the Kyiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko also commented on the attack, and photos from the scene have been circulated widely as the war continues to hit areas around the capital.
- 19Russian strikes on Ukraine kill five, including in KyivβRussian strikes on Ukraine kill 5, including in Kyiv
Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed five people, including residents of the capital Kyiv. The attacks hit multiple locations, adding to the civilian toll of the war, which continues despite ongoing international efforts to push toward a ceasefire or peace negotiations.
- 20Russian daytime strike on Kyiv kills at least threeβIn Kyiv, cars are burning and bodies of people lie in the streets after Russia struck our capital in broad daylight on a
A Russian strike hit Kyiv in broad daylight on a Saturday, leaving cars burning and casualties in the streets. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reports at least three people killed and seven injured. Commenters say the timing and targeting appeared designed to maximize civilian casualties and are urging that such attacks on the Ukrainian capital not be treated as routine.
- 21Russian drone strikes kill three in Kyiv regionβΌRussian strikes in Kyiv region kill three people and injure eight over past 24 hours In the Kyiv region, three people we
Russian strikes hit the Kyiv region over the past 24 hours, killing three people and injuring eight, according to Ukrainian officials reporting damage from attack drones. The casualties add to a continuing pattern of overnight drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital region, with emergency services responding to multiple impact sites as residents spent hours in air raid alerts.
- 22Russia fires 277 attack drones at Ukraine, Zelensky saysβΌZelensky: Russia has launched 277 attack drones at Ukraine since yesterday, including 155 jet-powered drones
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched 277 attack drones at Ukraine since yesterday, including 155 jet-powered drones. The large overnight barrages have become a defining feature of the war, straining Ukrainian air defences and prompting renewed calls from Kyiv for stronger Western support and tougher sanctions on Moscow's drone production.
- 23Russia blames Europe for blocking Ukraine peace talks as Trump urges Zelenskyy to deal with PutinβΌRussia accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine peace talks as Trump calls on Zelenskyy to "settle with Putin"
Russia has accused European governments of obstructing peace negotiations over Ukraine, while Donald Trump urged Volodymyr Zelenskyy to "settle" with Vladimir Putin. The statements highlight growing pressure on Kyiv to reach a deal and deepen tensions between Washington, Moscow and European allies over how to end the war.
- 24Putin accuses Ukraine of provocations fuelling tensionsβΌUkraine's provocations fuel tensions, Putin says
Vladimir Putin said Ukraine's provocations are fuelling tensions, according to a report carried by China Daily's global edition. The accusation comes as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to drive friction between Moscow and Kyiv and their international partners. No further details about the alleged provocations or responses from Ukraine were included in the available report.
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European Union officials are confronting a shortfall in funding for Ukraine as defence negotiations proceed in Brussels. The funding gap is set to complicate agreements on the bloc's long-term support for Kyiv and its broader defence planning. Member states remain divided over how to cover the shortfall, making it a central sticking point in the current round of EU defence discussions.
- 26Ukrainian drones hit oil depots in southern RussiaβUkrainian attack drones successfully hit multiple oil/fuel depots in southern Russia tonight. Seen here, the Edelweiss-9
Ukrainian attack drones struck multiple oil and fuel storage facilities in southern Russia overnight. Footage shows the Edelweiss-95 oil products depot burning in Krasnodar Krai after the drone strike. The attacks target Russian fuel infrastructure, continuing Kyiv's campaign against depots and refineries deep behind the front line.
- 27Kyiv market hit in deadly Russian strikeβDead bodies lie on the streets of Kyiv once again, and a market is on fire after another russian terrorist attack. Russi
A Russian attack on Kyiv has killed civilians, with bodies reported on the streets and a market set on fire. Eyewitness accounts describe strikes hitting during busy evening hours, adding to a pattern of daily strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Commentators are calling the attack deliberate terror against civilians, renewing anger over Russia's ongoing aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities.
- 28Ukraine strikes push Putin toward talks, US NATO envoy saysβΌUkraine's attacks on Russia are pushing Putin closer to negotiating table, Trump NATO ambassador says
President Trump's nominee-ambassador to NATO says Ukraine's strikes inside Russia are pressuring Vladimir Putin toward the negotiating table. The comments frame Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory as strengthening Kyiv's position rather than provoking escalation. The remarks add to debate in Washington and Europe over whether deep strikes into Russia should be encouraged or restrained.
- 29Ukraine warns of starvation in occupied OleshkyβΌβ οΈβοΈUkraine sounds alarm over situation in temporarily occupied Oleshky, where trapped civilians are being forced by Rus
Ukrainian officials have raised the alarm over conditions in Oleshky, a town in the Russian-occupied part of Kherson region, claiming civilians trapped there are being deliberately starved and forced to eat grass to survive. Kyiv is framing the situation as a war crime and calling for international attention, with reports circulating in European policy circles, including Brussels.
- 30Airstrikes on Kyiv warehouses tripled in past nine monthsβIn the last nine months, there have been three times as many airstrikes on civilian warehouses in the Kyiv region than i
New figures show three times as many airstrikes hit civilian warehouses in the Kyiv region over the past nine months than in the first four years of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine combined. The sharp escalation points to intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine's logistics and storage infrastructure, deepening concern about the mounting toll on civilian economic targets around the capital.
- 31Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian citiesβRussian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities, nine injured in Kyiv strikes, officials say
Russian attacks killed three people across Ukrainian cities and left nine injured in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes are part of ongoing Russian aerial assaults on urban areas, and officials say rescue and emergency teams responded to the damage. Attention is on Kyiv, where most of the injuries were reported.
- 32Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian cities, Kyiv districts hitβΌRussian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities, strikes hit Kyiv districts, officials say
Russian attacks killed three people across Ukrainian cities, with strikes hitting several districts of Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The overnight barrage adds to ongoing Russian aerial assaults on urban areas that have repeatedly damaged residential infrastructure and caused civilian casualties in recent months.
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Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to scale back attacks on Russian oil refineries. The request, which touches on Ukraine's most effective long-range strikes against Russia's energy sector, has drawn attention as Washington pushes for negotiations while Kyiv weighs the military and economic value of targeting Russian oil infrastructure.
- 34Russian strike on Kyiv injures three, including two childrenββ οΈβοΈAnother Russian War Crime: Russia terrorists attacked civilians in Kyiv again, injuring three people including two c
Russia struck Kyiv again, injuring three civilians, including two children, according to Ukrainian news reports being shared widely. Commenters are denouncing the attack as a war crime and calling for continued international attention and media coverage of strikes on civilian areas in the Ukrainian capital.
- 35Russian drone strike kills two in Kyiv region's Bucha districtβΌRussian drone strike in Kyiv region kills two people and injures three others In the Bucha District of the Kyiv Region,
Two people were killed and three others injured when a Russian drone struck the Bucha district of the Kyiv region. In two other areas of the region, a house, a grain silo, and a car were damaged in further attacks. The strike is part of ongoing Russian drone assaults on Ukrainian territory, which continue to cause civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
- 36Zelensky says Russians struck Kyiv data center twiceβΌZelensky: Russians strike Kyiv data center twice this morning
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces struck a data center in Kyiv twice on Tuesday morning, in what he described as part of ongoing attacks on the capital. Details on casualties or damage were not immediately available. The reported strike adds to a pattern of Russian attacks targeting Ukrainian infrastructure, and is drawing attention as the war continues with no ceasefire in sight.
- 37Russian drone strike in Kyiv region kills two, injures threeβΌRussian drone strike in Kyiv region kills two people and injures three others
A Russian drone strike on the Kyiv region has killed two people and left three others injured, according to Ukrainian news reports. The attack is part of the ongoing series of Russian drone assaults on Ukrainian territory, which have repeatedly targeted the capital region and its surroundings, causing civilian casualties and damage.
- 38Ukraine retakes key territory from Russian forces, update claimsβUpdate from Ukraine | Great! Ukraine Kicked out Russians from Key Territory | Awesome!
A new battlefield update from Ukraine says Ukrainian forces have pushed Russian troops out of a strategically important area. Commentators following the war are highlighting the recapture as a significant boost for Kyiv, though the exact location and scale of the gains are not specified in the report. Audiences tracking the conflict are reacting with enthusiasm to the claimed advance.
- 39Trump Presses Zelenskyy to Make Deal as Attacks ContinueβUS President Trump wants Zelenskyy to make a deal Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine, officials said on S
US President Donald Trump is urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reach a deal to end the war with Russia. Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine, officials said on Saturday, while Ukraine carried on striking Russian oil refineries and industrial sites with long-range drones. The intensifying aerial exchanges between Moscow and Kyiv are unfolding alongside renewed American pressure for negotiations.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Donald Trump has approved the production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine. The claim, if confirmed, would mark a significant step in US military cooperation with Kyiv, potentially allowing Ukraine to manufacture the sought-after air defense systems domestically. The announcement is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over Western air defense support for Ukraine's war effort.