10 Wounded in Russian Strike on Kyiv

By Reuters July 11, 2026 EVGEN KOTENKO / AFP Russia pummelled Ukraine’s capital with ballistic missiles early on Saturday, injuring at least 10 people, officials said, as Kyiv awaits fresh supplies of air defense munitions amid a shortage that has left it exposed to Russian attacks. A Reuters witness heard a series of powerful explosions in the city in the early hours of the morning before the air alert was announced. Russia launched six ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 121 drones, Ukraine's air force said, adding that it downed at least two cruise missiles and 111 drones. Ukraine, which is critically low on munitions for its Patriot air defense systems, has been largely unable to down ballistic missiles, which travel at several times the speed of sound, over the past month. Russia has stepped up attacks on the capital in recent weeks. So far this month, strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region have killed more than 60 people. Saturday's attack damaged a non-residential building in one district, while smoke was coming from another, and an office building was in flames as a result of the strike, the city's military administration said on Telegram. A transformer substation was on fire as well, said Mayor Vitali Klitschko, while windows were blown out in some residential buildings. The Air Force said 11 locations were hit in total across Ukraine. Read more about: Drones , Kyiv Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Russian Strikes Kill 6, Cut Power Across Ukraine Ukrainian officials also reported large drone attacks in at least three other regions, including Zaporizhzhia. 1 Min read Russia Launches War’s Largest Drone Attack Just Days After Peace Talks, Ukraine Says One person was killed and parts of Ukraine were under an air raid alert for nine hours, with authorities saying Russia launched 273 drones. 2 Min read Russian Drone Attack Kills 1 in Kyiv Suburbs Local authorities said a truck driver was killed after he was hit by falling debris from a Russian drone that had been shot down. 1 Min read Russia Launches First Combined Drone and Missile Attack on Kyiv Since Summer Ukraine’s air force said it intercepted four missiles and downed 37 drones launched by Russia across eight regions overnight and into Wednesday morning... 1 Min read