Russia strikes Kyiv in deadliest attack this year, killing at least 30

On July 3, 2026, Russia launched a massive missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 30 people and injuring scores more. The assault hit residential buildings, military sites, energy infrastructure, and airports, destroying 64 apartments in an ordinary high-rise. Both Ukraine and Russia have vowed to escalate fighting following the strike, which is the deadliest on the Ukrainian capital this year.