Russia's Largest Ballistic Missile Attack on Kyiv Caps Three Strikes in 17 Days

On July 19, 2026, Russia launched what Al Jazeera called the largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since the war began, killing at least one and wounding 16. It follows strikes on July 8 (3 killed, 14 wounded) and July 2 — three major assaults on the capital in 17 days, suggesting a shift toward sustained bombardment.