Russian forces strike Kyiv with ballistic missiles, killing two people and injuring at least five others, including a child, according to Ukrainian reports cited by European outlets. The attacks occur on 16 July 2026, with the casualties described as two deaths and multiple injuries. One of the injured is a child, and the wounded are said to include at least five people in total. The reports focus on the human impact of the missile strike in the Ukrainian capital. Other details, including the exact locations hit, the extent of damage to infrastructure, and any subsequent emergency response, are not specified in the provided summaries. The outlets also characterize the attacks as missile strikes by Russia, describing them as ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv. No information is included in the provided material about responsibility beyond Russia’s alleged role, or about casualties among responders. The incident is presented as part of ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, with Kyiv targeted again during the day.