Russia Launches Missile Strikes on Kyiv, Killing at Least 15 in Ukraine

Russian strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens overnight, according to Kyiv authorities. The attacks, which included missiles tearing through residential buildings and warehouses, were part of an intensifying campaign against Ukraine's capital. The strikes were the latest in a series of large-scale Russian ballistic missile attacks that have become near-routine this summer. Russia more than doubled its use of missiles in July compared to previous months, according to France24. On Tuesday, at least five were killed and 10 others wounded in the Moscow region. The attacks in Kyiv and the Moscow region reflect a pattern of escalating long-range strikes by Russia, with both sides increasing their use of such weapons in recent weeks. The exact number of casualties and the full extent of damage are still being assessed, but the strikes have intensified the already volatile situation in the region. Kyiv authorities have not yet commented on the specific targets or the strategic intent behind the attacks.