Russian ballistic missile hit Kyiv arms exhibition, killing at least 10, injuring 100
At least 10 people were killed and more than 100 others injured after a Russian ballistic missile struck a site hosting an arms exhibition near Kyiv on July 24.
Presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov shared with the media that the event was being held at a training ground near Kyiv along the Zhytomyr highway and confirmed there were both fatalities and injuries.
President Volodymyr Zelensky initially reported at least six deaths and dozens of injuries but did not specify the location or the nature of the event. Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko later updated the toll to at least 10 killed and more than 100 injured.
The Ukrainian Council of Defense Industry confirmed that the missile struck a location where representatives of Ukraine's defense industry were gathered.
"An enemy missile strike occurred in the Kyiv region at a location where representatives of the Ukrainian defense industry were present. We express our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to the injured."
The attack immediately raised questions about security measures surrounding the event. Images circulating on Ukrainian social media appeared to show promotional materials and invitations containing registration links that allegedly allowed participants to obtain the venue's location.
One widely followed Ukrainian Telegram monitoring channel commented:
"I don't even know how to comment on this… What else needs to happen for there to finally be some awareness of the possible consequences of such actions?"
Air-raid sirens sounded at around 11:20 a.m., with Ukraine's Air Force warning that Russian missiles were heading toward the capital. Minutes later, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko reported explosions in the city.
The strike comes amid an intensified Russian ballistic missile campaign against Kyiv. On July 19, Russia launched 25 ballistic missiles at the capital in a single night, an attack Zelensky described as one of the largest ballistic missile assaults since the start of the full-scale invasion. In addition to Iskander and Zircon missiles, Russia has increasingly been using missiles adapted from its S-400 air defense system to strike ground targets.
At least 25 injured, including six children, due to the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces struck the southern city of Zaporizhzhia with five guided aerial bombs on the evening of July 23, injuring at least 25 people, according to regional authorities.
Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Ivan Fedorov said the wounded include six children, among them a three-month-old infant.
The attack caused extensive damage to civilian infrastructure, including a private medical center, residential buildings, a kindergarten, and several vehicles. Emergency crews remain at the scene, assessing the damage and assisting the injured.
Before Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, Zaporizhzhia was home to about 710,000 residents. As the administrative center of a partially occupied region, the city lies roughly 40–50 kilometers (25–31 miles) from the front line and is regularly targeted by Russian drones, artillery, missiles, and guided aerial bombs.
Russians dropped glide bombs on Sloviansk: five civilians killed, nine injured
At least five people were killed and nine others injured after Russian forces dropped aerial bombs on Sloviansk on July 24, Ukrainian authorities said.
Initial reports from the Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office indicated that four people had been killed and nine wounded. Later, Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin confirmed that the death toll had risen to five.
The attack damaged 10 residential houses, a business, and the premises of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Latvia in Sloviansk. Authorities are continuing to assess the full extent of the destruction.
The Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office has opened a pre-trial investigation into the strike under Article 438, Part 2 of Ukraine's Criminal Code, which covers alleged violations of the laws and customs of war.
Ukraine to co-manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles with Raytheon
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July 23 that Ukraine and U.S. defense contractor Raytheon have agreed to jointly produce Patriot interceptor missiles following a meeting with the company's executives.
Zelensky met with a Raytheon delegation led by Vice President Joseph DeAntona and thanked the company for expanding its cooperation with Ukraine as the country continues to defend against Russian missile and drone attacks.
"Ukraine will jointly produce with Raytheon one of the most critical air defense systems — interceptors for the Patriot system," Zelensky said, adding that he and U.S. President Donald Trump had discussed the initiative during talks in Ankara.
Zelensky said government officials and private-sector representatives from both countries will continue working together to finalize the details of the project.
The agreement comes as Ukraine seeks to expand its domestic defense industry and deepen cooperation with Western defense companies amid intensified Russian aerial attacks.
The Patriot remains the most advanced Western-made air defense system supplied to Ukraine and the only one that has consistently demonstrated the ability to intercept Russian ballistic missiles. As a result, both Patriot batteries and interceptor missiles remain in extremely high demand worldwide, with lengthy production and delivery timelines.