# Kyiv hit by Russian missiles after EU-Ukraine drone deal

Russian missiles struck Kyiv shortly after the European Union and Ukraine signed a drone cooperation agreement. The attack highlights Moscow's opposition to deepening Western military ties with Ukraine. This escalation comes amid ongoing efforts to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/16/kyiv-under-fire-from-russian-missiles-after-eu-ukraine-sign-drone-deal?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:58:45 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/19/dozens-of-russian-missiles-pound-kyiv-ukraine-in-major-attack) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:49:10 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/21/huge-fire-at-ukraine-shopping-centre-after-russian-drone-strike?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:52:56 +0000