Russian forces conducted a large-scale combined missile and drone strike on Kyiv on the night of July 1–2, 2026, killing at least 30 people and injuring over 90. The attack involved cruise missiles, a hypersonic Zircon missile, and , targeting military-industrial, energy, and logistics infrastructure. Portions of Kyiv lost power as a result of damage to energy facilities.
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'Serious destruction' — massive Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 30, injures over 90
Rybar reports that Russian forces conducted a combined strike on targets across Ukraine on July 2, 2026, with the majority of strikes concentrated in Kyiv. According to Rybar, targets included military-industrial, energy, and logistics infrastructure used by the AFU, with portions of Kyiv losing power due to damage to energy facilities. Rybar also reports multiple strikes on targets in the frontline zone, including at least seven fuel stations.

Rybar reports that Russian forces conducted a combined strike against targets across Ukraine, with the majority of impacts occurring in Kyiv. According to Rybar, the strike involved a range of munitions including cruise missiles, a hypersonic Zircon missile, and what monitoring sources identified as '' projectiles. Rybar notes that Russia's Ministry of Defense stated the primary targets of the strike were military-industrial facilities.

Ukraine war latest: 'Serious destruction' — massive Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 30, injures over 90
According to Rybar, Russian Armed Forces conducted a large-scale strike on Kyiv during the night of July 2, 2026, using air- and sea-based missile weapons as well as strike , including jet-powered variants, reportedly complicating the operation of enemy mobile fire groups. Rybar reports fires and destruction in the city, and notes that strikes also hit Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Pavlohrad. Rybar additionally claims that Zelenskyy publicly warned of the incoming strike in advance and that Kyiv fuel stations were closed ahead of the attack.

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