Russian missile strikes across Ukraine result in multiple civilian deaths

Overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, July 30, 2026, Russian forces launched a series of missile attacks across Ukraine, resulting in at least eight confirmed deaths. The most significant incident occurred near the city of Kryvyi Rih, where an Iskander-M ballistic missile, reportedly launched from Voronezh, struck a private residence in a village. The blast killed six members of a single family, identified as the Voronov family, including two girls aged 5 and 12. Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city's military administration, confirmed that eight other people, including boys aged 6 and 15, were injured in the attack.

Simultaneous strikes were reported elsewhere in the country. Local authorities confirmed at least one fatality in Kyiv, and another death occurred in Poltava. These attacks followed a warning issued by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding a potential "massive attack" on the country. Emergency services and local administrations are currently responding to the affected sites to assess damage and provide support to the survivors. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation as authorities continue to process the impact of the strikes.