Rescuers Scramble To Find Survivors Of Deadly Russian Strike On Kyiv
Officials said more than 80 people were injured as search and rescue teams continued work after strikes hit residential areas and infrastructure across the capital.
- On Thursday, Russia launched a barrage of more than 70 missiles and nearly 500 drones at Kyiv, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 80. Ukrainian officials described the overnight assault as a "night of horror" for the capital.
- The Russian Defense Ministry declared the "massive attack" was a response to Ukraine's drone strikes on Russia. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov vowed Moscow will "continue increasing pressure" on Ukraine to achieve its military goals.
- Strikes impacted more than 30 locations across every district of Kyiv, while the Sumy, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy, and Kharkiv areas also sustained damage. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko declared a day of mourning with flags at half-mast on municipal buildings.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked European partners while raising concerns about American aid speed. On Tuesday, the European Union disbursed the first installment of its €6 billion defense package for drone procurement.
- European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stated the assault highlights why Ukraine needs a credible path to European Union membership. Zelensky has long framed this bid as a way to bolster security guarantees amid Russian attacks.
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Ukrainian authorities said all parts of the capital were affected.
As a last resort, the victims of a collective strike in Ki's city grew to 23 years old.
By now, 21 people have died. According to the mayor of Kyiv, these are the largest attacks on the Ukrainian capital to date.
Russia Launches Drone and Missile Attack on Kyiv in Deadly 'Night of Horror'
A woman looks at an apartment building burning after a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 2, 2026. —Danylo Antoniuk—APRussia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Kyiv in what Ukrainian officials described as a “night of horror” for the capital.At least 25 people have been killed, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, and more than 80 injured. Search and rescue efforts are still underway.“Russia launched more …
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