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Russia Strikes Ukraine Leaving 11 Dead in Assault Zelenskyy Calls a Birthday Gift to Putin
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CNBC TV18•07-10-2026, 13:51
Russia Strikes Ukraine Leaving 11 Dead in Assault Zelenskyy Calls a Birthday Gift to Putin
- •Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed at least 11 people and injured dozens, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy termed a birthday gift to Vladimir Putin.
- •The overnight barrage targeted Kyiv and 12 regions, launching 70 missiles including ballistic ones, alongside Shahed drones.
- •A residential building in Pryluky was destroyed, killing five people and injuring 26, while attacks in Dnipro, Kremenchuk, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, and Oleksandriya resulted in further casualties and structural damage.
- •Energy infrastructure was a primary target, causing widespread power concerns as Zelenskyy emphasized that ballistic missiles remain Ukraine's greatest air defense challenge.
- •Zelenskyy stressed the urgent need for additional Patriot air defense systems and missiles from allies to protect civilian lives against ongoing attacks.
Key Questions Answered
At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured across Ukraine during the overnight missile and drone strikes on October 7, 2026.
Kyiv and 12 regions were targeted, with significant damage to residential apartment buildings in Pryluky, Dnipro, Kremenchuk, Zaporizhzhia, and Oleksandriia, alongside key energy infrastructure.
Russia launched 70 missiles—including a significant number of ballistic missiles—alongside Shahed drones. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that ballistic missiles remain Ukraine's greatest challenge, making Patriot air defense system missiles a vital necessity.
