Massive Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Ravage Kyiv, Causing Deaths and Infrastructure Damage

02/07/2026 – 10:44

Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe, report says

Russia is believed to have launched drones from vessels in international waters, causing repeated disruptions to civilian air traffic, as it monitored military sites and tested NATO air defenses, according to the International Institute of Strategic Studies think tank.

The report, shared with The Associated Press, detailed 144 suspected drone sightings across Europe between 2024 and 2026, including in Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the U.K., and Denmark, with peak activity in late 2025.

This led to temporary closures of airports in Germany, Spain, and Denmark, as European air defenses struggled to counter the attacks.

02/07/2026 – 10:03

Kyiv’s Holodomor Museum Evacuates Cultural Treasures

Officials at Kyiv’s Holodomor museum carefully removed protected displays of robes, icons, books, and agricultural tools linked to the 1932-33 famine under Stalin, which many view as genocide.

With Russian attacks targeting cultural sites intensifying, the museum is relocating its collections to safer locations, including family heirlooms passed through generations during the Soviet era.

Ukraine reports over 2,000 damaged cultural heritage sites since the 2022 invasion.

02/07/2026 – 09:53

EU Proposes Sanctions Against Russian Military Entities

EU Commissioner Kaja Kallas announced plans for new sanctions targeting entities supporting Russia’s military-industrial sector in response to the Kyiv attack.

“We will continue raising the cost until Russia realizes it cannot win,” Kallas stated, noting EU officials in Kyiv were safe after the attack killed at least 13 people.

02/07/2026 – 09:51

Ukraine Sought U.S. Support for Patriot Missiles After Kyiv Strikes

President Zelensky requested U.S. licenses to produce Patriot air defense systems, emphasizing their critical role in ending the war and preventing future attacks.

02/07/2026 – 09:29

Kyiv Residents Seek Shelter Amid Missile Attacks

Residents in Kyiv took refuge in basements, parking garages, and subways as Russian missiles attacked, with partial ceiling collapses reported in some areas.

02/07/2026 – 09:27

02/07/2026 – 09:27

Russian Missiles and Drones Strike Kyiv

Early Thursday attacks in Kyiv caused fires and killed 13 people, with Zelensky warning of an impending “massive” Russian assault.

02/07/2026 – 09:26

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