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Russian Missile Strike Kills 25 in Kyiv, Causes Widespread Destruction

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Russian Missile Strike Kills 25 in Kyiv, Causes Widespread Destruction
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 2, 2026

What happened

A massive Russian missile attack on Kyiv killed at least 25 people and injured over 85, causing extensive destruction across the city. Kyiv's mayor called it the largest strike since the war began, with many civilians, including children, among the casualties. Thousands sought shelter in metro stations as neighborhoods were evacuated amid ongoing attacks.

  • 01Russian missile strike kills at least 25 and injures over 85 in Kyiv overnight.
  • 02Attack involved the largest number of weapons ever launched at Kyiv, hitting wide areas.
  • 03Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko called it the most massive attack on the city since the war began.
  • 04Several neighborhoods were evacuated following warnings from President Zelensky of a Russian offensive.
  • 05Children were among the victims; over 52,000 people sheltered in Kyiv metro stations overnight.
  • 06A nine-story residential building collapsed and a kindergarten was severely damaged by missiles.

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Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewJul 2, 2026
Russian Missile Strike Kills 25 in Kyiv, Causes Widespread Destruction
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 2, 2026
Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv Kills 21, Injures Over 90
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 2, 2026
Deadly Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Hits Kyiv, Killing 18 and Wounding Dozens
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 2, 2026
Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Kill 13 in Kyiv Overnight Attack
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 2, 2026
Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Kill 13 in Kyiv, Cause Extensive Damage
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 2, 2026
Ukraine Reports Russia Launches Nearly 500 Drones Targeting Kyiv in Major Attack
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJul 2, 2026
Russian Missile and Drone Strike Kills 13 in Kyiv, Injures Over 80
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 2, 2026
Five Killed and 34 Injured in Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 2, 2026
At Least Five Injured in Russian Drone and Missile Attack on Kyiv

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