Russian missile strike on drone exhibition near Kyiv leaves 10 dead

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Posted Jul 24, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-24-1900
Russian missile strike on drone exhibition near Kyiv leaves 10 dead
Photo: BBC News

A Russian ballistic missile hit a drone exhibition near Kyiv, killing ten and injuring about 100, while additional strikes in eastern Ukraine brought the total death toll to 15.

At least 15 people have died across Ukraine following a series of Russian bombardments, including a daytime ballistic missile strike on a military drone exhibition near Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that approximately 100 people sustained injuries during the attack on the event, which was attended by prominent figures from the defense industry. Ten individuals were killed in the strike on the showcase. Separate attacks in eastern Ukraine resulted in five additional fatalities. Ukrainian officials continue to assess the full extent of the damage as emergency services respond to the affected locations.

Sources: BBC News

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