**Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack on Ukraine for Second Night in a Row**
A night of fear and destruction gripped Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, as Russia launched a massive drone attack across the country on July 10. This was the second consecutive night that explosions and air raid alarms shook the city and other regions far from the front lines.
The attack came just one day after Russia unleashed its largest missile and drone strike since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine. The previous night’s assault targeted the western city of Lutsk with a heavy barrage, leaving many to wonder what horrors the night ahead would bring.
Throughout late spring and early summer 2025, Russia has escalated its aggression against Ukraine with a series of record-breaking mass strikes. These attacks have sent shockwaves across the country, causing widespread destruction and displacement. The night of July 10 was just another example of Moscow’s aerial terror campaign against Ukraine.
**Reports of Drone Sightings and Explosions in Kyiv**
As the attack unfolded, Ukraine’s Air Force issued multiple alerts warning that groups of Russian Shahed-type drones were targeting regions across the country. The far-western Ternopil and Rivne oblasts were among the areas affected by these drone strikes.
At around 1:15 a.m. local time, Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground reported explosions in the capital. Witnesses described large numbers of drones flying over the Pechersk neighborhood, a historic district in the city center. The attack caused fires at apartment buildings in Kyiv’s Shevchenkivskyi and Darnytskyi districts, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
**Consequences of the Attack Still Unclear**
As attacks continue to rock Ukraine, information about the consequences of this strike is still being investigated. Gas stations and garages were also reported to be on fire, with medics dispatched to the scene to treat any injured civilians. The full extent of the damage remains unclear as the situation continues to unfold.
**A Repeating Cycle of Violence**
For Abbey Fenbert, a senior news editor at the Kyiv Independent and a veteran journalist with experience in Ukraine, this latest attack is just another example of Russia’s ongoing aggression against its neighbor. “We’ve seen this before,” she said. “Russia has shown no hesitation in targeting Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure, using its military might to wreak havoc on our country.”
As the situation develops, one thing is clear: Ukraine remains under siege by a powerful aggressor that shows little signs of relenting.
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