Russia launches drone, missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 1
The assault was the first heavy targeting of Kyiv in a week, breaking a weeklong streak of Moscow easing up pressure on the capital while Special Presidential Envoy retired Gen. Keith Kellogg was in town for talks with Ukrainian leadership.
Ukrainian air defences deploy against Russian drones during a drone strike in Kyiv on July 18, 2025.
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Ukraine's air defense systems were activated, repelling the attack – though explosions were still heard around the city.
Throughout last week, Ukrainians jokingly referred to the envoy as 'St. Kellogg' for apparently triggering Russia's pause in heavy strikes for fear of wounding the general and enraging President Trump.
Sunday night's attack caused multiple fires in Kyiv and damaged a subway station as well as a kindergarten, shops and houses, according to city officials.
Videos surfaced on social media of the underground station filling with smoke as people sheltered inside.
A handout photo made available by the State Emergency Service shows a fire at a residential building after it was hit in a drone strike in Odesa, South Ukraine, on July 19, 2025, amid the ongoing Russian invasion
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