Russia launches massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 21

Russia conducted an 11-hour overnight drone and missile attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions on July 2, 2026, resulting in at least 21 fatalities and dozens injured. Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, described it as the worst Russian attack on the capital in over four years. Russia's Defense Ministry stated the strikes were in retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities. Ukraine's air defense reported shooting down nearly 500 drones and 48 of 74 missiles.