Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraOctober 7, 2026
Russia's military said it conducted a large-scale strike targeting Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, with Moscow claiming it hit port infrastructure in the Odesa region and vessels supporting Ukrainian forces. The attack killed at least two people in Kyiv's Darnytskyi neighborhood, where a fire broke out following the overnight bombardment, according to the city's mayor.
The strike is part of an ongoing campaign of Russian airstrikes that has intensified in recent weeks, with attacks repeatedly targeting Ukraine's energy systems, transportation networks, and critical infrastructure like bridges spanning the Dnipro River. Kyiv residents have faced near-constant air raid alerts, forcing people to shelter in basements, bunkers, and subway stations as the war continues.