Russia Attacks Kyiv, Killing at Least 17 and Injuring Over 90; Search and Rescue Continues

Key News on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

(CNA Kyiv, July 2, Combined Reports) Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, early this morning, increasing the death toll to at least 17 and leaving over 90 injured. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that search and rescue operations are still ongoing.

CNN reported that the Ukrainian Air Force said the Russian forces launched nearly 500 drones and dozens of missiles in this attack, targeting Kyiv simultaneously from different directions. Most missiles and drones were intercepted by air defense systems, but 33 missiles or drones still hit their targets. Explosions were heard across Kyiv during the night.

Zelenskyy (Volodymyr Zelenskyy) said the attack damaged over 20 locations in Kyiv, mostly residential buildings, as well as ambulance stations, research institutions, hotels, and other commercial facilities. A six-story building in Kyiv partially collapsed.

The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed today that it had launched a "large-scale strike" on Kyiv in "response to the terrorist attacks by the Kyiv regime on civilian infrastructure." Prior to this attack, the Ukrainian Air Force had warned of ballistic missiles heading towards Kyiv, and Zelenskyy had also shortened his visit to Dublin yesterday due to intelligence reports indicating an impending Russian attack.

Agence France-Presse reported that during its invasion, which has lasted over four years, Russia has frequently launched missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. This war has become the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.

Poland, a member of NATO and the EU, briefly scrambled fighter jets as a precautionary measure today but later recalled them, stating that no airspace violations were detected. The Finnish Ministry of Defense stated on X that Finland also briefly established a temporary restricted airspace in the eastern Gulf of Finland, but it was later lifted. (Intern Editor: Wang Bo-jie / Editor: Xu Chong-che) 1150702

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