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Nine Killed in Cross-Border Strikes as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Fire

On July 12, 2026, Russia and Ukraine launched strikes that killed nine people. The attacks occurred a day before Ukraine's allies were to meet in Paris to discuss pressuring Russia to end the war. Ukraine's vulnerability to Russian missiles was highlighted due to a shortage of Patriot defense systems.

Nine people were killed in strikes between Russia and Ukraine on July 12, 2026. The attacks took place in areas bordering both nations. The strikes occurred a day before Ukraine's allies were set to meet in Paris for talks on pressuring Russia to end its more than four-year war. Ukraine is particularly vulnerable to Russian ballistic missiles due to a critical shortage of Patriot munitions, according to reports.

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IndependentAl JazeeraJul 12, 11:53 PM
Nine dead as Russia and Ukraine trade drone and missile salvos

Ukraine is particularly vulnerable to Russian ballistic missiles due to critical shortage of Patriot munitions.

IndependentThe HinduJul 12, 08:28 PM
Nine dead as Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes

The strikes came a day before Ukraine's allies were set to meet in Paris for talks on pressuring Russia to end its more than four-year war