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Russia launches major strikes in Kyiv, resulting in at least 13 deaths and 86 injuries

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Multiple Russian missile and drone strikes targeted Kyiv early on July 2, 2026. At least 13 people have been reported dead and over 80 injured as a result of the attacks. Damages included significant destruction to residential buildings, with reports of at least one apartment complex partially collapsing. The attack follows warnings from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding a potential large-scale assault by Russia. The strikes are part of an ongoing conflict, which has intensified amid fuel shortages in Russia.

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Early on July 2, 2026, Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, was subjected to a severe attack by Russian forces involving missiles and drones. Reports indicate that the assault lasted several hours and targeted multiple urban areas, resulting in significant destruction. As a result of the strikes, at least 13 people were confirmed dead, and more than 80 others sustained injuries according to local officials. Among the casualties were residents of a partially collapsed apartment building, highlighting the attack's impact on civilian infrastructure.

The Ukrainian Mayor of Kyiv confirmed the rising death toll and noted that the attack included a barrage of 74 missiles and hundreds of drones. Eyewitness accounts described scenes of devastation, with explosions tearing through buildings across the city. This assault followed warnings from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about a potential large-scale offensive by Russian forces, which appears to have materialized overnight.

As emergency services responded to the scene, efforts were made to rescue those trapped under debris. The situation has raised tensions further amid ongoing conflict between the two nations, with Ukraine stating that the attacks coincided with Russian challenges, including fuel shortages due to ongoing Ukrainian operations against Russian oil refineries.

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