Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Russia Launches Massive Missile Attack on Kyiv After Zelenskyy Meeting
Russia fired many missiles at the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities on July 29, 2026.
The attack happened right after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US President Donald Trump and warned that Russia was planning a big strike.
In Kyiv, at least one person died.
The Ukrainian Air Force said they lost an F‑16 jet because of an emergency.
Polish fighter jets were sent to protect their airspace.
The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, told people to stay in shelters because more attacks could happen.
Russia launched a large missile strike on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on Thursday.
The attack followed President Zelenskyy's warning of a "massive attack" after meeting US President Trump.
At least one person was killed in Kyiv and other cities were hit, including Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih.
Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the strike and reported loss of an F‑16 jet due to an emergency.
Polish jets were scrambled to protect airspace, and Kyiv’s mayor urged residents to seek shelter.
- Who
- Russian forces, Ukrainian Air Force, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump, Mayor Vitali Klitschko
- What
- Massive missile attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities
- When
- Thursday, July 29, 2026
- Where
- Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Radushne village, Polish airspace
- Why
- Russia’s ongoing war and a warning of a massive attack by Zelenskyy
- Attack date
- Thursday, July 29, 2026
- Target cities
- Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Radushne village
- Casualties
- At least one person killed in Kyiv
- F‑16 loss
- One F‑16 jet lost due to emergency
- Polish jets
- Scrambled to protect airspace