Russian forces conducted two days of nearly continuous long-range strikes using over 1,600 drones and missiles, heavily targeting Kyiv City and resulting in significant civilian casualties.
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Russian forces launched 892 drones and missiles from May 12-13 and another 731 from May 13-14, including Kinzhal, Iskander-M, Kh-101, and various drone types.
The hearing regarding pre-trial restrictions for Andrii Yermak resumed at 12:00 on 13 May.
Russian forces deployed 670 attack drones and 56 missiles in a strike on Ukraine starting May 13, 2026.
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv overnight, destroying a section of an apartment building.
Rescue operations are ongoing in the Darnytskyi district where people may be trapped under debris.
Drone debris hit Obolon district in Kyiv with no casualties.
Russia launched a multi-wave missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight.
Explosions, air defense activity, and debris damage occurred in several Kyiv districts.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:39.844Z
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