See the aftermath of one of Russia’s largest attacks on Kyiv. Apartment buildings lie in ruins, more than 20 people were killed, and dozens were injured.
Russian forces attacked Kyiv overnight on July 2 with drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the strike on the Ukrainian capital was the most massive since the start of the full-scale war. All districts of Kyiv sustained damage; the latest figures show at least 21 people were killed and around 90 were wounded. City authorities warned that the casualty toll is not final, as rescuers are still working through the rubble. July 3 has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv. Meduza shares photographs of the aftermath of the Russian strike.
A fire in a multi-story apartment building in Kyiv. July 2, 2026
Danylo Antoniuk / AP / Scanpix / LETA
Cars damaged in the Russian attack. July 2, 2026
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Police officers evacuate a wounded person. July 2, 2026
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Kyiv residents shelter in the metro during the Russian attack. July 2, 2026
Roman Pilipey / AFP / Scanpix / LETA
One of the apartment buildings in Kyiv damaged by the Russian strike. July 2, 2026
Alina Smutko / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA
Rescue workers search the rubble of one of the destroyed apartment buildings. July 2, 2026
Valentyn Ogirenko / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA
A Kyiv resident rescued from beneath the rubble. July 2, 2026
Valentyn Ogirenko / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA
Residents of one of the damaged buildings. July 2, 2026
Roman Pilipey / AFP / Scanpix / LETA
Smoke over Kyiv after the Russian attack. July 2, 2026
Efrem Lukatsky / AP / Scanpix / LETA
A crater in the courtyard of an apartment building after a Russian strike. July 2, 2026
Genya Savilov / AFP / Scanpix / LETA
A woman and child outside a destroyed apartment building in Kyiv. July 2, 2026
Roman Pilipey / AFP / Scanpix / LETA
Smoke over Kyiv after the Russian strike on the morning of July 2, 2026
Genya Savilov / AFP / Scanpix / LETA
Rescue operation in Kyiv following the Russian attack. July 2, 2026
Kostiantyn Liberov / Libkos / Getty Images
Residents of one of the Kyiv buildings damaged in the attack. July 2, 2026
Valentyn Ogirenko / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA
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