Russia’s Late-night Attacks Prove Fatal – DW – July 9, 2025

“One of the processing units caught fire. The blaze, covering several square meters, was quickly extinguished,” the officials wrote on the Telegram messaging app. 

They reported no casualties and added that fire and resue teams were working on site.

A series of Russian strikes across Ukraine overnight left at least one person dead and several others injured, Ukrainian officials reported.

In Kyiv, falling debris from downed drones started fires on top of a 16-story residential building and two nine-story buildings, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

At least eight people, including a pregnant woman, were injured, and an elderly woman was killed. Three of the injured were hospitalized.

According to Reuters, witnesses heard a series of explosions shaking the Ukrainian capital city, which they believe were air defense units conducting operations.

Explosions were also reported in the cities of Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Kryvyi Rih.

Poland, which is Ukraine’s neighbor to the west, scrambled its fighter jets during Russia’s air raid to protect its own air space.

Russia currently occupies about 20% of Ukraine’s territory. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire and achieve lasting peace have stalled.  

Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to rage on with reports of overnight drone attacks from both the countries.

Ukrainian officials reported dozens of injuries from overnight strikes, emphasizing that its neighbor continues to deliberately target civilian areas.

Despite US President Donald Trump’s initial efforts to promote peace, Russia’s ongoing attacks on civilians have hindered progress.

Meanwhile, several of Ukraine’s European allies, led by France, have pledged troops for a postwar security force. Germany is still considering its options.

Stay with us as we provide updates on the war throughout the day.