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Russian Ballistic Missiles Strike Kyiv, Killing Two

Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv on July 16, 2026, killing two people and injuring at least five others, including a child. The Ukrainian Air Force reported the approach of the missiles shortly before the attack. The strike marked another escalation in the ongoing conflict.

A series of explosions occurred in Kyiv shortly after midnight, as confirmed by AFP journalists. The Ukrainian Air Force had issued an alert about the approach of several ballistic missiles. The attack resulted in two deaths and at least five injuries, with reports indicating that a child was among the wounded.

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PublicRTEJul 16, 04:07 AM
Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv - reports

A series of explosions rang out in Kyiv shortly after midnight, an AFP journalist said, after a Ukrainian air force alert reported the approach of several ballistic missiles.

PublicRTEJul 16, 04:07 AM
Two dead as Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv

Russian strikes on Kyiv have killed two people and wounded at least five others, including a child.