Russia strikes e-commerce warehouses in Kyiv

Russia has carried out a series of drone strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, aimed at e-commerce warehouses. The city mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said the attacks sparked fires and damaged buildings, including a supermarket and an entertainment centre. Reports say at least one person died.

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(Photo: Smoke and fire rise at the site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 19, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer)