Unidentified object lands in Poland causing explosion as Russia launches Ukraine-wide attack

Russian missile and drone strikes targeted multiple regions across Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday, July 30, 2026, resulting in the deaths of at least seven civilians, including two children. The widespread assault followed warnings from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about an impending "massive attack" from Moscow.

The deadly attacks impacted cities such as Kryvyi Rih, Kyiv, and Lviv. In a village near Kryvyi Rih, an Iskander-M ballistic missile directly hit a private residence, killing two girls aged five and twelve, along with four adults. Another person was confirmed dead in Kyiv, where falling debris caused fires in several districts. Further casualties and injuries were reported in other areas, including Poltava Oblast.

Emergency services were dispatched to numerous impact sites where residential buildings and other infrastructure sustained damage. Fires broke out in various locations, and rescue operations are ongoing as authorities assess the full extent of the destruction and search for potential survivors.