Russia Kills 20 in Kyiv Barrage as Ukraine Hits Major Oil Refinery
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 2
Russia Kills 20 in Kyiv Barrage as Ukraine Hits Major Oil Refinery
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 2
Summary
At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured after Russia fired ballistic and cruise missiles plus jet-powered drones at Kyiv overnight, while also striking other Ukrainian regions.
Moscow said it shot down a long-range operational-tactical missile in the past 24 hours, signaling Ukraine may have used a long-range ballistic weapon for the first time.
Ukraine also struck a major Russian oil refinery, extending the latest exchange beyond city targets to energy infrastructure inside Russia.
The escalation comes days before NATO's summit in Turkey, where alliance strains are already showing after German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius rejected Donald Trump's demand for unconditional loyalty to Washington.
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Kyiv Under Fire: The July 2, 2026 Missile and Drone Barrage, Ukraine’s Counterstrikes, and the Evolving War with Russia
Overview
On July 2, 2026, Kyiv endured an intense 11-hour missile and drone barrage from Russian forces, involving 74 missiles and 496 drones. Ukraine’s air defenses managed to intercept a large portion, but the attack still caused significant destruction and loss of life, with at least 17 to 22 people killed and over 90 injured. The scale of the assault led to widespread damage across the city, shaking shelters and devastating residential areas. This event highlights both the resilience of Kyiv’s population and the ongoing escalation in the conflict, as Ukraine and Russia continue to exchange powerful strikes.