Russia Pounds Kyiv With Missiles, Killing At Least 9

By Reuters Aug. 1, 2026 At least nine people were killed and 28 others wounded as Russia pounded Ukraine's capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles on Saturday. State Emergency Service of Ukraine / Telegram Russia pounded Ukraine's capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 28 others, including four children, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. More than a dozen explosions reverberated through the city, according to Reuters witnesses. Russia has stepped up attacks on the capital in recent months, while Ukraine is chronically short of air defenses capable of downing ballistic missiles, which travel at several times the speed of sound. This is the second major attack on Kyiv this week. The strikes came two days after a suspected Russian cruise missile landed in Poland during a large attack on Ukraine. The attack on Thursday killed nine people, including six members of one family in a village near Kryvyi Rih. In Kyiv, fires broke out across the city and power outages were reported in some areas. Klitschko said a residential building in Shevchenkivskyi district was partially destroyed, trapping people inside. The first and second floors of the damaged building had partially collapsed, he said. Some warehouses were also on fire, he said. Read more about: Ukraine war , Missile strikes , 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 Air Barrage on Kyiv Kills At Least 18 Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed it hit military and energy facilities in Ukraine in retaliation for recent attacks on its own infrastructure. 2 Min read Ukrainian Drone Strikes in Tula Region Kill 3 as Russian Barrage Sets Historic Kyiv Monastery Ablaze Russia’s military disputed the claim that it hit the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and said its forces only targeted Ukrainian defense companies. 2 Min read Thousands in Kyiv Left Without Heating After Russian Strikes Batter Ukraine’s Energy Grid Mayor Vitali Klitschko said nearly 6,000 residential buildings had lost heating, while a large part of the city was also without running water. 1 Min read In Photos: Overnight Attack on Kyiv Leaves Dozens Injured At least 50 residents of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv were injured on Wednesday in an overnight missile strike by Russia, authorities said. 1 Min read