'Serious destruction' — massive Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 30, injures over 90

kyivindependent.com·Abbey Fenbert·2026-07-01T19:35:15.000Z
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Russian missiles and drones attacked Kyiv overnight, killing at least 30 people and injuring 91, with strikes hitting residential buildings, an ambulance station, a hotel, and other civilian sites. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelensky, say the attack was aimed at terrorizing civilians and blame delays in Western military aid for the toll. The Kremlin claims only military targets were hit, but the article focuses on the human cost and widespread destruction in the city.

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