Russian forces launched a large-scale ballistic missile and drone strike series against Ukraine overnight from July 31 to August 1, primarily targeting Kyiv Oblast and secondary targets in Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Poltava oblasts.
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Russian forces launched 35 missiles and 185 drones targeting Kyiv Oblast and other regions.
On the night of 31 July-1 August, Russian forces launched a large-scale ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast.
Rallies took place daily with the largest turnout in late July, specifically on July 31.
Russia launched 35 missiles (27 ballistic) and 185 Shahed-type drones against Ukraine.
A Russian missile struck a US-owned company, which made AI-guided 'deep strike' drones.
The highest number of civilian deaths and injuries in July 2026 was recorded in Kyiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy regions.
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