Missile strikes reported in Kyiv with six people injured

On the morning of July 11, 2026, at least five explosions occurred in Kyiv following a Russian missile attack. Local authorities, including Timur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv military administration, confirmed the strike and urged residents to take shelter. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that six people were injured, with three requiring hospitalization. Journalists from Agence France-Presse (AFP) on the ground observed that air raid sirens sounded several minutes after the initial explosions. While local officials reported a missile attack, some social media accounts claimed the strike involved eight Iskander ballistic missiles, alleging there was no warning prior to the impact. The event is currently under investigation by local authorities as the city assesses the damage.