Kyiv Under Massive Fire Following Retaliatory Russian Barrage
Kyiv Under Massive Fire Following Retaliatory Russian Barrage July 3, 2026 The Ukrainian capital is reeling from an intense, 11-hour overnight bombardment. A massive wave of Russian drones and high-precision ballistic missiles slammed into Kyiv, marking one of the heaviest and deadliest aerial assaults on the city this year. šØ The Core Facts Casualties: At least 21 civilians are confirmed dead , including children, and over 90 others are injured . The Scope: Russia deployed 496 drones and 74 missiles (roughly a third of which were difficult-to-intercept ballistic projectiles). Ukraine's air force reports shooting down 476 drones and 48 missiles. The Damage: Over 30 locations across Kyiv have reported severe destruction. The worst hit areas include the Darnytskyi district , where six levels of a nine-story residential building entirely collapsed, and the Desnianskyi district , where residents were trapped inside a heavily damaged high-rise. The Context: Moscow clai...