Russia Kills 6 in Ukraine as Kyiv Damages 21 Oil Tankers
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Updated · abcnews.com · Jul 12
Russia Kills 6 in Ukraine as Kyiv Damages 21 Oil Tankers
3 articles · Updated · abcnews.com · Jul 12
Summary
Six people were killed and 29 wounded in Russian strikes across Ukraine, including four dead in Sumy, two in Odesa and 11 injured in Kyiv.
Russia launched 12 missiles and 121 drones overnight, Zelenskyy said; Ukraine reported downing or jamming 111 drones and two missiles, but ballistic missiles still hit 11 locations.
Ukraine’s General Staff said its forces damaged 21 oil tankers in the Sea of Azov, along with four tugboats, two cargo ships and a dredging vessel.
Moscow said one person was killed in the Ukrainian drone attacks and disputed Kyiv’s account, claiming only four ships were hit while its air defenses destroyed 178 Ukrainian drones.
With Ukraine building missiles to strike Moscow, is a more dangerous phase of the war about to begin?
Can Ukraine’s homegrown missile shield and long-range drones decisively shift the balance of the war?
Kyiv Under Fire: July 2026 Ballistic Missile Attacks, Air Defense Crisis, and Humanitarian Impact
Overview
In the early hours of July 11, 2026, Russia launched a massive ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, prompting the Ukrainian Air Force to issue an immediate missile alert. As explosions rocked the city, residents were urged to seek shelter. The attack caused significant casualties, with initial reports confirming injuries and the number rising as the situation unfolded. This strike was part of a series of escalating attacks on Kyiv, highlighting the urgent need for stronger air defenses and underscoring the growing humanitarian crisis faced by civilians amid ongoing threats and destruction.