Russia’s shocking Kiev-71, Kiev-79 targets in Ukraine exposed

Published on Jul 08, 2026 12:55 pm IST

Russia has launched another large-scale missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine's military-industrial infrastructure across Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Cherkasy and Chernihiv. According to Russian claims, the strikes hit drone factories, missile guidance facilities, armored vehicle plants, fuel depots and naval drone production sites. Moscow says the attacks were retaliation for Ukrainian drone raids and claims all 29 ballistic missiles penetrated Ukraine's air defenses during the latest assault. Ukraine has acknowledged difficulties intercepting ballistic missiles but continues to contest many Russian battlefield claims. Watch this report for a breakdown of the key facilities Russia says it targeted and the wider implications for the war.

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