Kyiv and multiple regions across Ukraine were subjected to a large-scale aerial assault early on July 21st, with Ukrainian monitoring channels reporting over 100 drones in the country's airspace and multiple missile launches. Kyiv authorities urged residents to stay in shelters as residential buildings in the capital were reportedly hit by Russian drones, according to Worldsource24. Simultaneously, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that seven Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow were shot down overnight. Ukrainian officials reported that approximately 140 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were in Ukrainian airspace as of early morning, with approximately 60 Shahed drones heading towards Kyiv and its surrounding region, according to "Real War | Ukraine | News" monitoring channels. Multiple groups of UAVs were also observed over Sumy, Poltava, Cherkasy, Vinnytsia, and Kharkiv regions. Additionally, a group of winged missiles (CR) entered Ukraine's airspace in the Skadovsky district of the Kherson region, and "Caliber" cruise missiles were launched from the Black Sea, as reported by war_monitor_ua. Further missile threats included the likely launch of X-101 winged air base missiles from Russia's Penza region, expected to enter Ukrainian airspace around 03:10 UTC, and the takeoff of Russian MiG-31K aircraft, which are carriers of hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, posing a threat to all regions. Two Kinzhal missiles reportedly targeted the Fastiv district in Kyiv Oblast, with explosions heard in Kyiv, according to cym27s. Strategic aviation, including multiple Tu-95MS and Tu-160 aircraft, were also in the air from Russian airfields such as Olenia and Engels-2, according to various monitoring channels including "Strategic Aviation RF." Meanwhile, Russia reported significant drone activity targeting its territory. Moscow's Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that seven drones were shot down over Moscow overnight. The Rostov region was also targeted, with Ukrainian drones hitting the Kamenolomni railway station, a critical logistical hub, as confirmed by Worldsource24 and Vanguard Intel. This strike follows an earlier Ukrainian operation this week that reportedly disabled rail movement in the region. Images and videos from the scene showed the aftermath of the impact, with geolocation confirming the strike on the railway station at 47.66393, 40.19360. In other developments, Ukraine's parliament is set to appeal to the U.S. Congress for more weapons, tougher sanctions against Russia, and stronger NATO support, specifically requesting Patriots, F-16s, continuous aid, asset seizures, non-recognition of occupied territories, and backing for NATO membership and postwar recovery, as reported by NOELreports. Germany is also reportedly planning to purchase €5 billion worth of Patriot missiles for Ukraine, according to AfD party leader Alice Weidel. Additionally, 19 Australian-supplied M1A1 Abrams tanks have arrived in Ukraine, though their exact location remains undisclosed, as stated by NOELreports.
