Russia Launches Major Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv, Killing at Least 17 Civilians

Russia conducted an 11-hour drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight into Thursday, July 2, 2026, resulting in at least 17 civilian deaths and numerous injuries. Moscow stated the assault was in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities. The bombardment caused significant damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure across the Ukrainian capital.