Russia Intensifies Its Assault on Kyiv: Overnight Strikes Injure 10 as Civilian Toll Surpasses 60 This Month

Russia struck Kyiv overnight, injuring 10 people. Attacks on Kyiv have intensified in recent weeks, with strikes on the capital and surrounding region this month leaving more than 60 people dead.Russia claims last night's strikes targeted defence industry facilities. https://t.co/mSrBUKBIRu News Analysis & Summary In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Russian forces launched a fresh wave of strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv late last night, leaving at least 10 people injured. The attack comes amid a broader intensification of bombardments on the city and its surrounding region, which has now claimed more than 60 lives in October alone. The Kremlin claimed the overnight strikes were aimed at 'defence industry facilities,' a familiar justification used throughout the war to target infrastructure within densely populated urban areas. However, the repeated devastation of residential zones and the mounting civilian casualties strongly suggest otherwise. In my opinion, these attacks are a clear violation of international humanitarian law and represent a deliberate strategy to terrorize the Ukrainian population, not a military necessity. The international community must continue to hold Russia accountable and accelerate the delivery of air defense systems to protect innocent lives. Source: @AJENews on X/TwitterPublic Engagement Views: 23,962 Likes: 43 Comments: 14 Shares: 16 Published: July 11, 2026, 8:33 am