# Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles after Zelenskyy warning

Russia launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, days after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned that Moscow was planning a new offensive. The attacks underscore Russia's continued willingness to target the capital despite diplomatic efforts, escalating the conflict and threatening civilian safety.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/30/russia-ballistic-missile-strikes-on-kyiv-come-after-zelenskyys-warning?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:23:13 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/30/ukraine-russia-missile-strikes-attack-kyiv) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:37:40 GMT
- [Fox News World](https://www.foxnews.com/world/russia-launches-ballistic-missile-attack-kyiv-hours-after-zelenskyy-warns-major-strike) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:14:18 -0400
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce973yvk7pko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:06:34 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c330pxyvzzyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:55:58 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/5/5-8-sv-russia-attacks-kyiv-ua?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:42:24 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/aug/11/russia-strikes-ukraine-wildberries-hungary-heat-latest-news-updates) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:25:32 GMT