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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET · Updated August 1, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET

Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

Russia struck the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least nine people. The attack combined missile and drone strikes against the city.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 10 hr ago, when Reuters via Google News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

New York Post 2 hr ago
Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

Reuters via Google News 10 hr ago
Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles, killing at least nine - Reuters

Coverage timeline

Jul 31, 7:00 PM ET
10 hr ago
Reuters via Google News
Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles, killing at least nine - Reuters
Aug 1, 2:59 AM ET
2 hr ago
New York Post
Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9
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