Russia launches drone, missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 1

KYIV — On Sunday night, Russia launched an attack on Ukraine’s capital city using drones and missiles, resulting in at least one casualty and hitting the entrance of a subway station where hundreds had taken shelter.

This marked the first significant targeting of Kyiv in a week, following a period where Moscow had reduced its pressure on the capital. This reduction coincided with Special Presidential Envoy retired Gen. Keith Kellogg’s presence in the city for discussions with Ukrainian officials.


Ukrainian air defences deploy against Russian drones during a drone strike in Kyiv on July 18, 2025
Ukrainian air defences deploy against Russian drones during a drone strike in Kyiv on July 18, 2025. AFP via Getty Images

Ukraine’s air defense systems were activated, repelling the attack – though explosions were still heard around the city.

During this time, Ukrainians humorously dubbed the envoy “St. Kellogg” for seemingly prompting Russia to halt heavy attacks, likely out of concern for the general’s safety and the potential reaction from President Trump.

Sunday night’s attack caused multiple fires in Kyiv and damaged a subway station as well as a kindergarten, shops and houses, according to city officials.

Videos surfaced on social media of the underground station filling with smoke as people sheltered inside.


A handout photo made available by the State Emergency Service shows a fire at a residential building after it was hit in a drone strike in Odesa, South Ukraine, overnight 19 July 2025.
A handout photo made available by the State Emergency Service shows a fire at a residential building after it was hit in a drone strike in Odesa, South Ukraine, on July 19, 2025, amid the ongoing Russian invasion STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE/HANDOUT/EPA/Shutterstock

With Post wires

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