In addition to the back-to-back, mammoth overnight strikes, other Russian attacks killed at least 21 civilians across Ukraine on July 7-10. In eastern Donetsk oblast, or region, Russian artillery shelling and drone attacks resulted in 15 civilians deaths,

Russia has once again inflicted a major overnight assault on Kyiv. The attack, which involved some 18 missiles and 400 drones, killed two people and injured dozens more. Ukraine Attack Ahead of Major Meeting The onslaught arrived just hours before a high-level diplomatic meeting in Malaysia between the U.

Hundreds of Russian drones flying from all directions attacked Kyiv overnight into Thursday in an apparent new Russian tactic, marking a second consecutive night of ferocious attacks on Ukraine.

Secretary Rubio expressed “disappointment and frustration” with the lack of progress in Ukraine peace talks after meeting with his Russian counterpart, Lavrov.

Kyiv was the main target of an hourslong assault that killed at least two people, officials said. The barrage came hours before the top American and Russian diplomats met.

The co-sponsors of new bipartisan U.S. sanctions package targeting Russia have briefed European allies and Ukraine on the legislation.

Ukrainian President Zelensky discussed with Trump the need for more defensive weapons, including Patriot missiles, to counter increased Russian attacks. Germany considers purchasing Patriot systems for Ukraine amid Russia's intensified drone strikes on civilian areas.