Russia Kills 12 in Kyiv Strike Before NATO Summit
One of the largest single attacks on Kyiv in the war, timed to the eve of the NATO summit in Ankara where Trump will meet Zelensky. Exposes Ukraine's air-defense gaps and directly shapes US policy deliberations this week.
The Morning Brief · July 6, 2026 · Based on reporting by BBC World
Russia launched 68 missiles and 351 strike drones at Kyiv overnight, killing at least 12 people, Ukrainian authorities said Monday. The strike came on the eve of a NATO summit where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump.
Zelensky said the barrage exposed a critical shortage of interceptor missiles used to defend the capital. He had warned of a likely Russian attack ahead of his meeting with Trump.
Trump reportedly spoke with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky in recent days. Ukraine, meanwhile, struck targets inside Russia. The exchanges put financial markets on alert, CNBC reported.
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BBC World — Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 15 killed in Kyiv region
President Zelensky says Sunday's massive Russian attack on Kyiv consisted of 68 missiles and 351 strike drones.
NPR News — Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 11
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv early Monday that killed at least 11 people, authorities said.
CNBC Top News — Trump's calls, Ukraine's strikes and Russia's barrage on Kyiv put markets on alert
Trump reportedly spoke with Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukraine struck Russian targets and Moscow launched another deadly attack on Kyiv.
Al Jazeera — Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 11 on eve of NATO summit, authorities say
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a likely attack ahead of meeting with US President Donald Trump.
