Russia launched a devastating ballistic missile barrage on Ukraine's Kyiv region on Monday, July 6, resulting in at least nine deaths and 46 injuries, including five children. The strikes targeted residential buildings, causing multiple fires and disrupting local life. This escalation occurs on the eve of a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, where US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and subsequently Russian leader Vladimir Putin to discuss potential peace efforts. While Ukraine continues to fight for strategic locations like Kostyantynivka, Russia has also faced retaliatory strikes, including drone attacks on Moscow and electricity disruptions in Sevastopol, Crimea. As diplomatic efforts remain stalled, the increased frequency of long-range attacks from both sides highlights the expanding scope of the conflict more than four years after the initial full-scale invasion began.