Editorial photo #13979545 Unrest, Conflicts and War
Russian army attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles
Windows in an apartment block in the Shevchenkivskyi district are smashed by the shock wave from a Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 19, 2026. The Russian army launched a strike on the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles. According to preliminary data from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, one person was killed and 15 were injured. Falling debris and fires were reported in five districts of the city, while an underpass near the Lukianivska metro station sustained a direct hit. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform/NurPhoto)