This isn’t just another headline about the war—it’s a grim reminder of the human cost, especially for civilians caught in the crossfire. The death of a child and the scale of the attack underscore how relentless the conflict remains, with no end in sight. For global audiences, it’s a signal that the war is far from fading, and for Ukrainians, it’s another day of unimaginable loss.

Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv on July 31, killing at least six people including a six-year-old boy and his mother, and wounding at least 82 others, Ukrainian officials said. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched more than 300 drones and eight missiles and hit residential buildings in the capital.

Russian forces unleashed a barrage of missiles and drones on Kyiv, killing at least six people—among them a six-year-old boy and his mother—and injuring dozens more. Ukrainian President Zelensky reported over 300 drones and eight missiles targeted residential areas, marking another brutal escalation in the war.

Russian air strikes pound Kyiv, 6-year-old boy among dead, Zelensky says

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