Ten injured in overnight attack on Kyiv
Al Jazeera reported that Russia hit Kyiv overnight as recent attacks on the capital region have killed more than 60 people this month.
By Lucas Ferreira · Science & Environment Writer
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Russian strikes hit Kyiv overnight, injuring 10 people, Al Jazeera reported on July 11. The attack adds to a recent rise in strikes on Ukraine’s capital and the surrounding region.
According to Al Jazeera, attacks on Kyiv have increased in recent weeks. Strikes on the city and nearby areas this month have left more than 60 people dead.
Russia said the overnight strikes were aimed at defense industry sites, according to Al Jazeera. Moscow claimed it used high-precision weapons in the attack.
The report did not provide further details on the condition of those injured or identify the specific locations struck in Kyiv. It also did not include a response from Ukrainian officials to Russia’s account of the targets.
Kyiv has faced repeated attacks in recent weeks, with the latest overnight strike adding to the toll in and around the capital. Al Jazeera’s report placed the incident within a broader pattern of intensified Russian attacks on the area this month.
This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.