Russian Missile and Drone Attack in Kyiv Kills at Least Six, Injures 52

Russia has attacked Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with missiles and drones, killing at least six people, including a 6-year-old boy, and injuring 52 others. The attacks hit at least 27 locations across the city, with the heaviest damage seen in the Solomianskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said rescue teams were on the scene to rescue people trapped under the rubble.

Title: Russia's Latest Strikes on Kyiv: Casualties and Damage

Russia has escalated its attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with a barrage of missiles and drones overnight, resulting in at least six deaths, including a six-year-old boy, and 52 injuries [1]. The assault, which occurred despite U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tougher sanctions on Moscow, has caused significant damage across the city, with the Solomianskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts bearing the brunt of the strikes [2].

The Ukrainian capital's military administration reported that the attack damaged over two-dozen locations, with one residential high-rise building entirely destroyed and a kindergarten, school, and hospital ward for children among the damaged facilities [2]. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, described the situation as a "horrible morning," emphasizing the need for maximum pressure on Moscow through sanctions [1].

Trump, who had initially set a 50-day deadline for a ceasefire, has since reduced this period to 10 or 12 days, expressing his frustration with Putin's actions [3]. The U.S. President has threatened both sanctions and tariffs against Russia if there is no progress in ending the war in Ukraine.

The attack on Kyiv comes as Russia continues its offensive in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, with the strategic city of Chasiv Yar reportedly under full Russian control [4]. Despite these developments, Ukrainian officials have called for continued support from their allies to pressure Moscow towards genuine negotiations.

References

[1] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce930z8g9mvo
[2] https://www.reuters.com/world/russian-air-strike-kyiv-kills-six-officials-say-2025-07-31/
[3] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/trump-sets-deadline-10-or-12-days-russia-war-with-ukraine-2025-07-28/
[4] https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/07/31/russia-ukraine-war-kyiv-attack/a6268f88-6dd4-11f0-aab6-8141d7095676_story.html