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Russia Launches Second Major Attack on Kyiv, Killing At Least 14 and Wounding Over 40

On July 6, 2026, Russian forces launched a second major attack on Kyiv, killing at least 14 people and wounding over 40, including children. The strikes targeted residential areas, with multiple buildings damaged. The attack followed a large-scale assault on Kyiv the previous week.

Russian ballistic missiles and drones struck Kyiv on the early morning of July 6, 2026, hitting residential buildings and causing significant casualties. At least 14 people were killed, with over 40 injured, according to France 24. The attack marked the second major strike on the Ukrainian capital in less than a week. DW reported at least seven killed, while Rferl and France 24 cited higher numbers, with Rferl noting more than a dozen killed and France 24 stating at least 14. Residential areas were the primary targets, with at least one building destroyed and others damaged. The strikes followed a large-scale attack on Kyiv the previous Thursday, indicating a pattern of escalating bombardment.

Where Sources Diverge

The number of casualties reported varies between sources, with some reporting at least seven killed and others reporting more than a dozen killed.

dw

At least seven people were killed.

rferl

More than a dozen people were killed.

france24

At least 14 people were killed.

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PublicRadio Free EuropeJul 6, 05:50 PM
Second Deadly Russian Barrage Hits Kyiv Within A Week

More than a dozen people were killed in overnight Russian missile and drone strikes in and around Kyiv on July 6. Residential buildings were hit, and more than 40 people were wounded, including children.

PublicFrance 24Jul 6, 02:07 PM
At least 14 killed in Kyiv after second massive Russian attack

Kyiv has been struck by Russian missiles for the second time in less than a week, with at least 14 people killed. While Russia says it hit military-industrial targets and energy sites, the morning strikes hit residential areas in the early hours of the morning. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg tells us more from Odesa.

PublicDeutsche WelleJul 6, 11:00 AM
Ukraine: Several killed in renewed attacks on Kyiv - dw.com

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PublicDeutsche WelleJul 6, 05:46 AM
Ukraine: Renewed attacks on Kyiv leave several killed

The Ukrainian capital was hit by Russian ballistic missiles, with at least one building being hit. This comes after the large-scale attack on Kyiv last Thursday.

PublicDeutsche WelleJul 6, 05:46 AM
Ukraine: Several killed in renewed attacks on Kyiv

At least seven people were killed when Russian ballistic missiles hit the Ukrainian capital. This follows the large-scale attack on Kyiv last Thursday.

PublicDeutsche WelleJul 6, 05:27 AM
Ukraine: Renewed attacks on Kyiv leave at least eight injured

The Ukrainian capital was hit by Russian ballistic missiles, with at least one building being hit. This comes after the large-scale attack on Kyiv last Thursday.