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Video: Russia strikes Kyiv overnight with missiles, killing one civilian

Russia strikes Kyiv overnight with missiles, killing one civilian

Jul 19, 2026

The segment reports a Russian missile attack on Kyiv that killed at least one person, with strikes lasting several hours and causing explosions and fires in multiple areas. Moscow stated the targets were linked to the Ukrainian military. It notes recent exchanges of strikes between Russia and Ukraine that have caused dozens of deaths.

Source: Global News

Video: Russia fires dozens of ballistic missiles at Kyiv in major overnight barrage

Russia fires dozens of ballistic missiles at Kyiv in major overnight barrage

Jul 19, 2026

Al Jazeera English reports on a large Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, with Ukraine's president stating over 40 missiles were fired, air defenses intercepting nearly half. One person killed and around 16 injured in the capital; an apartment building hit with fires reported. Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian targets including an oil depot in Stavropol region and vessels in the Black Sea. Reporters in Kyiv and Moscow provide updates from officials on both sides, noting Russian strikes on military enterprises and Ukrainian claims of hitting 176 vessels in recent weeks.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: Russia launches over 70 missiles and drones on Kyiv; protests grow after Fedorov ouster

Russia launches over 70 missiles and drones on Kyiv; protests grow after Fedorov ouster

Jul 19, 2026

The segment opens with a live report from a damaged Lukianivka metro station in Kyiv describing a major overnight Russian missile barrage exceeding 40 projectiles, including ballistic and Zircon types, with strikes on markets, residential areas, and prior-hit sites. The correspondent notes extremely short warning times after the 1:30 a.m. siren, leaving millions without adequate shelter, several injuries, and fears of rising casualties. It then shifts to protests in the capital over President Zelenskyy's recent government reshuffle that removed popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Demands include his reinstatement, removal of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, and reconvening of parliament; Zelenskyy has acknowledged concerns but indicated changes will take time amid two interim ministers.

Source: FRANCE 24 English

Video: Global News report on July 2026 Kyiv strike largely accurate

Global News report on July 2026 Kyiv strike largely accurate

Jul 2, 2026

The segment covers Russia's large-scale ballistic missile and drone barrage on Kyiv overnight into July 2, 2026, which struck residential buildings and other sites. It includes footage of damage, injured residents, comments from Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko calling it the war's most massive attack on the capital, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's response after cutting short a trip. The Kremlin framed the strikes as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities causing fuel shortages. Additional details note a Red Cross warehouse hit and record subway sheltering.

Source: Global News

Video: Russia's Massive Strike on Kyiv Amid Ukrainian Drone Campaign

Russia's Massive Strike on Kyiv Amid Ukrainian Drone Campaign

Jul 2, 2026

The segment reports Russia's overnight barrage of nearly 500 drones and 70+ missiles on Kyiv, killing 18-21 people and injuring dozens, with widespread residential damage at over 30 sites. Kyiv's mayor called it the biggest attack on the capital; Zelensky had warned residents to shelter. It covers Moscow's claim of retaliation for Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure causing fuel shortages, which Putin acknowledged, with queues at gas stations shown.

Source: DW News

Video: Al Jazeera on-scene report of Russian strike on Kyiv apartment building

Al Jazeera on-scene report of Russian strike on Kyiv apartment building

Jul 2, 2026

The short features an Al Jazeera reporter at the site of a collapsed multi-story apartment building in Kyiv after a Russian missile strike. It describes rubble removal by rescue teams pausing to listen for survivors, rescue dogs on site, and notes this as one of over 20 affected locations in the overnight attack. The report mentions prior warnings from city authorities, long-standing expectations of strikes, and President Zelensky returning from Ireland, with a brief note on possible retaliation for Ukrainian strikes into Russia.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: BBC report details Kyiv missile attack and Ukrainian drone efforts

BBC report details Kyiv missile attack and Ukrainian drone efforts

Jun 27, 2026

The segment follows BBC correspondent Nick Beake during a major Russian drone and missile barrage on Kyiv on the night of June 14-15, 2026. It includes live audio of explosions, shelter scenes, damage to the Dormition Cathedral at Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, and follow-up visits to affected sites. Beake revisits Ukrainians first met in 2022, tours a secret Ukrainian drone factory producing cheap interceptors, and discusses drone strikes on Russian targets. Sourcing relies on named officials, factory staff, and civilians alongside official Ukrainian statements and British intelligence estimates.

Source: BBC News