Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles and drones, wounding 11 including child
Russia launched an overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Saturday, July 12, 2026, wounding at least 11 people including a child, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service, as reported by France 24.
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- ✓Russian missile and drone attack occurred on Kyiv early Saturday, July 12, 2026. (Source: Ukraine's State Emergency Service, reported by France 24)
- ✓At least 11 people were wounded in the attack. (Source: Ukraine's State Emergency Service)
- ✓A child was among the wounded. (Source: Ukraine's State Emergency Service)
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