At least 15 people have been killed and over 100 injured following a wave of severe Russian missile and bomb strikes across Ukraine. Among the casualties, 10 people lost their lives when a Russian ballistic missile struck a drone exhibition near the capital city of Kyiv. The news was confirmed in a report by the BBC on Saturday (July 25).
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the daytime ballistic missile strike targeted an exhibition attended by top defense sector experts and prominent figures, leaving around 100 others injured.
In a video address on Friday evening, President Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing for another large-scale, coordinated missile strike across Ukraine within the next 48 hours.
Meanwhile, Ukraine has intensified its retaliatory deep-strike capabilities inside Russian territory:
Counterstrikes Deep Inside Russia: On Friday, a Ukrainian strike targeted the Kirov region—located over 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) behind the frontline—killing at least 6 people and injuring 26 others. Ukrainian drones also successfully targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer.
