Russia and Ukraine trade long-range strikes, deaths

A major exchange of long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine over the weekend resulted in dozens of civilian casualties on both sides and significant disruptions to critical infrastructure and shipping lanes. The violence, which began with a large-scale Russian missile and drone barrage on July 11, continued into July 13 with a second consecutive day of mass Ukrainian drone attacks targeting the Moscow region.

Early on July 11, Russian forces launched a wave of ballistic missiles and drones across Ukraine. The assault targeted the capital, Kyiv, and the southern port region of Odesa, among other areas. In Kyiv, explosions were reported in multiple districts before air raid alerts could be activated, striking civilian infrastructure including office and warehouse buildings. At least 11 people, including a child, were wounded in the capital, according to officials.

Later that morning, a missile strike in Odesa killed two people and wounded another. A separate drone attack on a civilian enterprise in Kharkiv wounded seven people. Additional strikes were reported in the Kherson and Chernihiv regions, resulting in further casualties. Ukrainian officials said Russia launched 10...