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Kyiv Residential Block Torn Open as Death Toll From Russian Barrage Rises to 8

Kyiv Post

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July 2, 2026

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Kyiv Residential Block Torn Open as Death Toll From Russian Barrage Rises to 8

Images released by Ukraine’s emergency services showed extensive destruction to a Kyiv residential block after Russia’s overnight missile and drone barrage, which killed at least eight people.

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MS NOW

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· Jul 2, 2026

Major Russian attack kills 18 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes batter Moscow’s oil sector

Damage was recorded in 30 locations across Kyiv, mainly residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, city officials said. The post Major Russian attack kills 18 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes batter Moscow’s oil sector appeared first on MS NOW.

Russia Today

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· Jul 3, 2026

Russian woman killed in Ukrainian missile strike – governor

Ukrainian attacks caused casualties and damage in Russia overnight Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 2, 2026

Death toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 20

Kyiv City Military Administration reported that as of 14:38 on 2 July, the death toll in Kyiv from Russia's large-scale combined attack had risen to 20.

RTÉ News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Death toll from Russian strikes on Kyiv rises to 30

The death toll from a massive Russian barrage on Kyiv has risen to at least 30 people, as both Ukraine and Russia vowed fresh assaults.

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Russian Guided Bombs Strike Zaporizhzhia, Injuring 3

A coordinated wave of Russian attacks struck multiple Ukrainian cities early Sunday morning, resulting in numerous civilian casualties and widespread damage to civilian infrastructure. In Zaporizhzhia, Russian forces deployed guided aerial bombs against a residential block on Sunday morning, injuring three civillians and sparking fires, according to regional head Ivan Fedorov.

News24

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· Jul 6, 2026

News24 | Russia strikes on Ukraine destroy 15 residential buildings, kill 10 people

The death toll from Russian bombardment on the Kyiv region has risen from eight to 10, authorities said, warning the number could rise further.

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Related coverage for "Kyiv Residential Block Torn Open as Death Toll From Russian Barrage Rises to 8": MS NOW — Major Russian attack kills 18 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes batter Moscow’s oil sector. Russia Today — Russian woman killed in Ukrainian missile strike – governor. Ukrainska Pravda — Death toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 20. RTÉ News — Death toll from Russian strikes on Kyiv rises to 30. Kyiv Post — Russian Guided Bombs Strike Zaporizhzhia, Injuring 3. News24 — News24 | Russia strikes on Ukraine destroy 15 residential buildings, kill 10 people