News · 2 July 2026
Russian missile and drone strikes kill at least 8 in Kyiv
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Ukrainian authorities reported that a massive assault involving missiles and drones, launched by Russia, targeted Kyiv during the night leading into Thursday, resulting in at least eight fatalities and numerous injuries. Volodymyr Zelensky ended his visit to Dublin early after warning that Russia was preparing a major assault. The Russian defense ministry stated that their attacks aimed at power infrastructure as a retaliation for previous Ukrainian assaults, while Ukrainian authorities reported widespread civilian deaths and destruction.
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