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Ukraine has endured a massive overnight barrage of Russian missiles and drones, resulting in at least eight fatalities and dozens of injuries across several cities. Lviv, a city in the western region, was reportedly targeted for the first time in four months, with residential buildings hit and people trapped under rubble. Other areas, including Kryvyi Rih, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Vinnytsia, also sustained strikes and casualties. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the death toll and highlighted a critical shortage of missiles for the country's air defense systems, even as forces managed to intercept a large number of incoming aerial targets. In domestic political news, former Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov attributed his recent dismissal to reforms he implemented within the ministry, which he stated affected various interests. Separately, the State Bureau of Investigation has launched a nationwide operation, 'Fair Draft,' to investigate over 100 military recruitment centers for allegations of torture and corruption, signaling a significant effort to address systemic issues.

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Ukraine was hit by a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack overnight, with at least eight people killed and dozens injured across multiple cities. Residential buildings were struck in Lviv, Kyiv, and Kryvyi Rih, where an entire family, including children, perished. Other regions like Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia also reported casualties and damage, marking the first mass attack on western regions in four months. Rescue operations are ongoing, with people believed to be trapped under rubble.

Українська правда: Russian Missile Kills 3 Children and 3 Adults Near Kryvyi Rih - OVA

A Russian missile strike near Kryvyi Rih has resulted in the deaths of three children and three adults, according to regional administration reports.

TSN.ua: Missiles hit apartment buildings in Lviv, Kyiv under attack, casualties…

This exclusive report details missile strikes hitting apartment buildings in Lviv and the Pochaina area in Kyiv, confirming casualties and providing comprehensive information on the mass shelling.

NV: Russia Launches 22 Missiles at Lviv, Damaging Apartment Buildings; Rescue…

Russia launched 22 missiles targeting Lviv, with two multi-story buildings directly hit. The attack resulted in 34 casualties, and people are believed to be trapped under rubble.

Hromadske: Strikes from Lviv to Kyiv: What is known about the consequences of night…

This article details the aftermath of recent Russian attacks, covering their impact across various Ukrainian cities including Lviv and Kyiv.

TSN.ua: Missiles hit residential buildings in Lviv: number of injured grows, people…

Reports from Lviv indicate that missiles have struck residential buildings, leading to an increasing number of injured and ongoing searches for people trapped under the rubble.

TSN.ua: A rocket killed an entire family in their home, the youngest was a year and a…

This story provides new details about a tragic incident in Kryvyi Rih where a rocket strike killed an entire family, including a child of one and a half years old.

NV: Night Attack on Ukraine: First Mass Attack on the West in 4 Months, 8 Dead…

Russia conducted a mass attack across Ukraine overnight, with the western regions targeted for the first time in four months. The attack resulted in eight deaths and dozens of injuries, with ballistic missiles aimed at Kyiv.

TSN.ua: 'These are barbarians': what is happening at the scene of the missile strike…

This story provides shocking details and video from the site of a missile strike on a residential building in Lviv, describing the scene as barbaric.

NV: Massive Strike on July 30: 5 Injured in Zhytomyr Region, Including Children

Russia attacked the Zhytomyr region overnight, resulting in five injuries, including three children.

Hromadske: A multi-child family died as a result of a Russian strike near Kryvyi Rih

This news report covers a tragic incident where a family with multiple children lost their lives due to a Russian military strike in the vicinity of Kryvyi Rih.

Hromadske: At night, 22 missiles flew towards Lviv. People are still being searched for…

This update reports on the missile attack on Lviv, specifying the number of missiles and the ongoing search efforts for people in the affected city.

Українська правда: Mayor Sadovyi: Direct Missile Hit on Building, but it Did Not Explode

The mayor of Lviv reported a direct missile hit on a building that fortunately did not detonate, a day after significant strikes on the city.

Українська правда: Lviv: Rubble Being Cleared After Russian Strike, 33 Injured

Emergency services are clearing debris in Lviv following a Russian attack, with reports indicating 33 people have been injured.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the recent Russian attack resulted in 8 fatalities and highlighted a critical shortage of missiles for Ukraine's air defense systems. Despite these challenges, Ukrainian air defense forces successfully intercepted 320 Russian aerial targets during a combined missile and drone attack, although impacts were reported at 20 locations. Russia reportedly used 'Tsirkon' missiles on the Vinnytsia region and ballistic missiles on Kyiv.

Українська правда: Zelenskyy: Russian Attack Claimed 8 Lives, Air Defense Missiles Critically…

President Zelenskyy stated that a Russian attack resulted in 8 fatalities and highlighted a critical shortage of missiles for the air defense systems.

TSN.ua: Russia struck with 'Tsirkons' on Vinnytsia region and ballistic missiles on…

Ukraine's Air Force has disclosed details about Russia's night attack, specifying the use of 'Tsirkon' missiles on the Vinnytsia region and ballistic missiles on Kyiv.

Українська правда: Simultaneous Attack by Missiles and Drones: Air Defense Shoots Down 320…

Ukraine's air defense forces successfully intercepted 320 Russian aerial targets during a combined missile and drone attack, though impacts were reported at 20 locations.

Hromadske: Occupiers attacked Ukraine at night with 74 missiles and 284 drones. How many…

This report provides statistics on the scale of a recent night attack on Ukraine, detailing the number of missiles and drones used by the aggressors and the number intercepted by air defense.

Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Minister of Defense, stated that his recent dismissal was a consequence of reforms he implemented within the Ministry of Defense. He indicated that these reforms had impacted various interests, leading to widespread opposition to his tenure.

Українська правда: Fedorov Links His Dismissal to Reforms in the Ministry of Defense: "I Stepped…

Mykhailo Fedorov, the former minister, stated that his dismissal was due to reforms he implemented in the Ministry of Defense, which affected various interests.

Українська правда: Many People Surrounded the Ministry of Defense. Fedorov on Reasons for His…

In an extensive interview, Mykhailo Fedorov discusses the circumstances surrounding his resignation from the Ministry of Defense, citing widespread opposition.

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has initiated an operation named 'Fair Draft,' investigating over 100 military recruitment centers across the country. These investigations are focused on allegations of torture and corruption within the recruitment process.

Українська правда: SBI on "Fair Draft" Operation: Over 100 Draft Centers Under Investigation for…

The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating over 100 military recruitment centers nationwide as part of an operation code-named 'Fair Draft', probing allegations of torture and corruption.

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