Russia launches massive overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens
Russia carried out a large-scale overnight attack with missiles and drones on Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities. At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured. The 11-hour barrage damaged residential buildings, an ambulance station, and other civilian infrastructure in the capital. Strikes were also reported in Dnipro, Poltava, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv.
- Russia conducted one of its largest aerial assaults in recent months, launching a sustained 11-hour barrage of missiles and drones against the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and several other regions. At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured, according to Ukrainian officials and emergency services. The attack heavily targeted Kyiv, where multiple explosions were reported throughout the night. Residential buildings, an ambulance station, and other civilian infrastructure were damaged. Air defense systems were active, but several projectiles penetrated the defenses and struck the city.Strikes were also confirmed in the cities of Dnipro, Poltava, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv. Local authorities in those regions reported damage to civilian areas and ongoing rescue operations.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as “another deliberate act of terror against civilians” and called for stronger international support. “Russia continues to wage war on our cities and our people. We will not be broken,” he stated. This escalation occurs as the war between Russia and Ukraine enters a new phase of intensified long-range strikes. Ukrainian forces have recently increased operations against Russian logistics and military targets, prompting a strong Russian response.International leaders have expressed concern. The European Union, NATO, and several Western countries condemned the attack and reiterated their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and defense.Rescue and recovery efforts continue in affected areas, with the full extent of damage and casualties still being assessed.
Russia hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions with a massive overnight missile and drone attack, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens.
The 11-hour barrage damaged residential buildings, an ambulance station, and other sites in the capital, with strikes also reported in… pic.twitter.com/7t2Xc14oiz — K13 News (@K13News) July 2, 2026
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