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Ukrainian capital Kyiv under missile attack, two injured, mayor says

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on July 7, 2026

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· Last updated: July 7, 2026

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Ukrainian Capital Kyiv Hit by Russian Missile Attack, Two Injured

Russian Missile Strikes Impact Kyiv and Odesa

Details of the Attack on Kyiv

July 8 (Reuters) - Ukraine's capital Kyiv came under a Russian missile attack early on Wednesday, triggering fires and injuring at least two people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

Damage and Areas Affected

Klitschko, writing on Telegram, said strikes in the capital had caused a fire in a storage area and a non-residential building in two areas on either side of the Dnipro River.

Casualties and Emergency Response

Two people were injured, with one requiring treatment in hospital.

The air alert lasted for about an hour.

Odesa Missile Strike

A missile strike in the southern port of Odesa earlier in the evening injured 10 people, regional governor Oleh Kiper said. Eight were being treated in hospital.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Ron Popeski; Editing by Nia Williams and Lincoln Feast)

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in Kyiv during the missile attack?
Kyiv came under a Russian missile attack, causing fires in storage and non-residential buildings and injuring two people.
How many people were injured in the Kyiv missile attack?
At least two people were injured in the attack on Kyiv, with one requiring hospital treatment.
How long did the air alert last in Kyiv?
The air alert in Kyiv lasted for about an hour during the missile attack.
Were there other cities in Ukraine affected by missile strikes?
Yes, a missile strike in Odesa injured 10 people earlier in the evening.

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