Russia fired 68 missiles and 351 attack drones at Ukraine on July 6, with the vast majority aimed squarely at the capital, Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the assault on X, calling it one of the most significant strikes in recent memory and pressing NATO allies for urgent air defense commitments.
The timing is not subtle. A NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, is days away, with military support for Ukraine expected to dominate the agenda.
What happened on the ground
The attack killed between 12 and 20 people and left dozens more injured, according to Ukrainian officials. Civilian infrastructure took significant damage across Kyiv and surrounding areas.
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted many of the incoming drones and cruise missiles. All ballistic missiles reportedly hit their intended targets, exposing a critical gap in Kyiv’s defensive capabilities.
