Russian Strikes on Ukraine Claim 22 Lives Before NATO Meeting

WHO:

ABC News - Russia is the aggressor in the attacks on Ukraine.

NBC News - Ukraine's president is involved in the response to the attacks.

WHAT:

ABC News - Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine killed at least 22 people.

NBC News - At least 22 people were killed in the Russian strikes on Ukraine.

WHERE:

ABC News - The attacks occurred in Ukraine.

WHEN:

NBC News - The attacks occurred ahead of a NATO summit.

WHY:

NBC News - Ukraine's president is asking for more Patriot air defenses in response to the attacks.

HOW:

ABC News - The attacks were carried out using missiles and drones.

(UPDATED July 7, 2026 17:48 UTC)

Russia has launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 22 people. In response to these assaults, Ukraine's president is actively seeking additional Patriot air defenses as the attacks come just ahead of a NATO summit. The situation continues to escalate as Ukraine grapples with the ongoing aggression from Russia.