Russia Launches Largest Attack Yet on Kyiv
The war in Ukraine sharply escalated this week with Russia's deadliest attack on Kyiv of the entire conflict, Ukraine's deep strikes into Russia, and Russian territorial gains -- raising the stakes for NATO and the war's trajectory.
The Morning Brief Desk · July 5, 2026 · Based on reporting by BBC World · Updated July 13, 2026
Russia launched its most extensive attack of the war on Kyiv this week, killing at least 30 people. The barrage deployed the largest number of weapons yet used against the Ukrainian capital. Strikes hit locations across a wide area of the city.
The assault rattled NATO neighbors. Poland scrambled fighter jets and Finland restricted airspace in response. Russia used long-range precision weapons and drones in the strike.
Ukraine struck back at Russian energy infrastructure. Its forces hit a major oil terminal in St. Petersburg. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the facility 'generates revenue for Russia's war.' Russia also claimed the capture of the strategic city of Kostiantynivka.
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BBC World — 'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 30
Russia's latest barrage deployed the largest number of weapons yet against the Ukrainian capital, striking locations across a wide area and killing at least 30 people.
CNBC — Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine as Poland scrambles jets, Finland restricts airspace
The strike using long-range precision weapons and drones rattled NATO neighbors, with Poland scrambling jets and Finland restricting airspace.
BBC World — Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg
Ukraine struck key Russian infrastructure that President Zelensky says 'generates revenue for Russia's war,' as Russia also claimed capture of the strategic city of Kostiantynivka.
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