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See the aftermath of one of Russia’s largest attacks on Kyiv. Apartment buildings lie in ruins, more than 20 people were killed, and dozens were injured.
Russian forces attacked Kyiv overnight on July 2 with drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the strike on the Ukrainian capital was the most massive since the start of the full-scale war. All districts of Kyiv sustained damage; the latest figures show at least 21 people were killed and around 90 were wounded. City authorities warned that the casualty toll is not final, as rescuers are still working through the rubble. July 3 has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv. Meduza shares photographs of the aftermath of the Russian strike.
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Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 6, 2026
Russian attack on Kyiv kills 11, injures 46 and damages 15 residential buildings – photos
An overnight Russian attack on Kyiv killed 11 people and injured 46, including two children. At least 15 residential buildings were damaged or destroyed.
BNO News
· Jul 2, 2026
9-story building partially collapses in Kyiv during Russian attack
A 9-story apartment building has partially collapsed in Kyiv, trapping people inside, as Russia carries out one of its heaviest attacks on the Ukrainian capital in recent months, according to Ukrainian officials. The collapse was reported early Wednesday, where emergency crews are heading to the scene, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The number of [] The post 9-story building partially collapses in Kyiv during Russian attack appeared first on BNO News.
MS NOW
· 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.
Investing.com
· Jul 6, 2026
Russian attack on Kyiv kills nine, hits apartment buildings
Russian attack on Kyiv kills nine, hits apartment buildings
DawnNews English
· Jul 2, 2026
Kyiv Hit by Russian Missile Barrage in Overnight Attack | Russia-Ukraine War | Dawn News English
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least eight people and injuring over three dozen, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings and started a fire in a hotel on a central boulevard. #ukraine #russia #kyiv #ukrainewar #zelensky #breakingnews #worldnews #europe --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Reuters
· Jul 2, 2026
Russian air strikes leave many dead in Kyiv
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing more than a dozen people and wounding over 50, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings in what Russia said was a retaliation for recent attacks on its civil infrastructure. #russia #ukraine #war #kyiv
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