Russia's Birthday Barrage Kills at Least 15 Across Ukraine

At least 15 people were killed across 11 Ukrainian regions on Oct 7, 2026, Ukraine said. Russia fired 70 ballistic missiles — fast, hard-to-stop weapons — and 46 jet-powered drones. The attack fell on Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday. President Zelenskyy said Moscow deliberately hit homes as a birthday gift for Putin and asked allies for more Patriot air-defense missiles.