Russian missile attack on Kyiv and Odesa
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Russian military
Kyiv and Odesa, Ukraine
July 19, 2026
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Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight attack on Kyiv, killing at least one person and injuring a dozen. The attack damaged homes, shops, a metro station, and a WHO warehouse. This follows a deadly strike on the Odesa region that killed and wounded several people, including children.
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