Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, wounding at least three people and causing damage to several districts in the city.
Attack Comes Ahead of NATO Summit
The attack occurred on the eve of a critical NATO summit in Turkey, which US President Donald Trump plans to attend. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned of a potential Russian strike, citing intelligence reports.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has been ongoing, with Russian forces attempting to take control of Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. Ukraine has also launched missile and drone attacks against key Russian infrastructure.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Trump on a July 4 call, during which the US leader offered to help end the Ukraine war.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.