A Russian drone barrage targeted Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, on Friday, injuring nine people and damaging a maternity hospital, leading to the evacuation of mothers and newborns. This strike is part of Russia's escalated long-range drone attacks, which have significantly increased civilian casualties in June. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Western partners to expedite aid, particularly US-made Patriot air defense systems and interceptor drones, to counter Russia's intensified attacks and drone production. Discussions are ongoing regarding transferring US weapons from NATO allies to Ukraine and a new bipartisan US sanctions package targeting countries buying Russian oil. Kyiv is also establishing a 'Clear Sky' drone interception system.
Russian drones strike Ukraine's 2nd-largest city, damaging a maternity hospital
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A Russian drone barrage targeted Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, on Friday, injuring nine people and damaging a maternity hospital, leading to the evacuation of mothers and newborns. This strike is part of Russia's escalated long-range drone attacks, which have significantly increased civilian casualties in June. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Western partners to expedite aid, particularly US-made Patriot air defense systems and interceptor drones, to counter Russia's intensified attacks and drone production. Discussions are ongoing regarding transferring US weapons from NATO allies to Ukraine and a new bipartisan US sanctions package targeting countries buying Russian oil. Kyiv is also establishing a 'Clear Sky' drone interception system.
Trending- 1 February 2022: Kremlin ordered invasion of Ukraine.
- 2 June (2025): Highest monthly civilian casualties of past three years.
- 3 Thursday (July 10, 2025): U.N. human rights mission reported June casualties; Zelenskyy urged partners to enact pledges from Rome meeting; Trump interview; Graham/Blumenthal statement.
- 4 Friday (July 11, 2025): Russian drone barrage on Kharkiv; Marco Rubio statement from Kuala Lumpur; Kyiv authorities announced 'Clear Sky' project.
- 5 July 11, 2025: Article published.
- Civilian casualties
- Damage to infrastructure (maternity hospital)
- Increased urgency for Ukraine's air defenses
- Ongoing international diplomatic efforts and military aid discussions
- New sanctions proposals against Russia's economic partners