Massive Russian attack on Kyiv: dozens of casualties and widespread destruction across the capital
[109192] Massive Russian attack on Kyiv: dozens of casualties and widespread destruction across the capital
A combined attack of Russian drones and missiles struck numerous locations in Kyiv on the night of July 2, leading to the deaths of 22 people and massive damage to civilian infrastructure.
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv: dozens of casualties and widespread destruction across the capital
On the night of July 2, 2026, Kyiv experienced one of the most severe combined attacks in recent times. According to reports from ТСН новини and ОПЕРАТИВНИЙ ІНФОРМ, dozens of missiles and drones struck more than 30 locations throughout the city. As of the latest updates, the death toll has risen to 22 people, and over 80 have been injured, including children.
The Kyiv City Military Administration (КМВА) reported direct hits on residential buildings, hotels, and other civilian structures. Significant destruction was recorded in the Darnytskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Holosiivskyi, Pecherskyi, Obolonskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, and Desnianskyi districts. Україна Online noted that well-known businesses, such as the "Plov Uzbek No. 1" restaurant, were completely wiped out.
Conversely, the Russian Ministry of Defense, whose version is cited in Цензор.НЕТ, cynically claimed that the attack was a "response to Ukrainian terrorist attacks on Russian infrastructure." However, Ukrainian channels such as 24 Канал strongly rejected this claim, presenting documentation of strikes on clear civilian targets and stating that these are lies from Moscow.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has declared July 3 as an official day of mourning in the city in memory of the victims. Rescue teams, police, and firefighters are still operating at the disaster scenes, with Укрінформ emphasizing that debris removal operations are ongoing and the number of casualties may continue to rise as more victims are discovered under the rubble.