Russia Launches Missile Strikes on Kyiv, Marking Third Attack in a Week

Russian missile strikes hit Kyiv on July 7, 2026, marking the third such attack in a week. The strikes triggered fires in two districts of the city, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. A first large blast was heard before air alert sirens sounded, followed by four more explosions, as reported by AFP journalists in the city. The attack occurred as NATO leaders met for a summit in Turkey. The city's mayor confirmed that warehouses were on fire in one district due to a missile strike, while a 'non-residential building' was ablaze in another. The attack followed reports that Ukraine had claimed to have attacked a Russian 'shadow fleet' with drones. The exact number of casualties or damage extent was not immediately disclosed by the sources. Sources across Al-Jazeera, RTE, and SCMP confirmed the missile strikes and their impact on Kyiv, though details on casualties and the full extent of damage varied slightly between reports.