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Russian attack hits Kyiv ahead of NATO summit

Al Jazeera reported at least 10 people killed and 46 injured in a missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital.

Lucas Ferreira

By Lucas Ferreira · Science & Environment Writer

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Russian attack hits Kyiv ahead of NATO summit
Photo: Al Jazeera

A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital killed at least 10 people and injured 46, Al Jazeera reported. The strike came on the eve of a NATO summit, giving the attack added prominence as alliance leaders prepared to meet.

Al Jazeera said the assault involved both missiles and drones. Correspondent Audrey MacAlpine reported from a residential building that had been hit in Kyiv.

The reported toll stood at at least 10 dead and 46 wounded as of Al Jazeera’s July 6 report. No further details on the scale of damage, the specific weapons used or the wider impact across the city were included in the report.

This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.