Russia Launches 151 Drones and Missiles at Ukraine, Hitting Fuel and Civilian Infrastructure
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Updated · Institute for the Study of War · Jul 2
Russia Launches 151 Drones and Missiles at Ukraine, Hitting Fuel and Civilian Infrastructure
3 articles · Updated · Institute for the Study of War · Jul 2
Summary
Ukrainian officials said Russia fired 151 drones and missiles overnight, with 17 drones hitting 16 locations and debris falling at four others.
The strikes damaged gas, agricultural, commercial, residential and road infrastructure across Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Poltava, Odesa and Sumy oblasts; Ukraine said it downed 130 drones and one Kh-59 missile.
Fuel sites appeared to be a key target: officials reported four gas stations hit in Chernihiv in the past day, five in Dnipropetrovsk overnight, and seven struck in Zaporizhzhia over the past week.
The barrage came as analysts said Russia's spring-summer 2026 offensive has produced only slow gains at high cost, while Ukrainian long-range strikes are increasingly disrupting Russian logistics and fuel supplies.
With casualties 19 times higher for less land, is Russia's war machine finally breaking down?
As Ukrainian drones create inescapable 'kill zones', is this the new future of the battlefield?
With its oil refineries burning, can Russia's economy continue to fuel its own war machine?
July 2026 Russian Air Assaults on Ukraine: Record Civilian Casualties, Evolving Tactics, and the Battle for Air Superiority
Overview
In the early hours of July 1-2, 2026, Russia launched a major aerial assault on Kyiv, forcing residents into shelters and causing widespread fear and disruption. The attack resulted in severe destruction, with emergency services working through the rubble of a nine-story building. Ukrainian officials described the night as horrific, highlighting the immediate impact on civilians. This event underscores the ongoing threat to Ukraine’s cities and the resilience of its people, as they face repeated bombardments and the urgent need for recovery amid continued conflict.