Russia striking Kyiv with ballistic missiles, mayor says
At least one person was killed as air raid alerts spread across most of Ukraine and rescuers responded to fires and damage in several cities.
- On Thursday, Russia launched ballistic missile attacks against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, with Mayor Vitali Klitschko reporting fires caused by falling debris across the capital and the Ukrainian Air Force warning of incoming projectiles.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on July 3 that large-scale missile attacks on Ukraine "must continue," signaling a tactical shift toward strikes on residential neighborhoods and infrastructure.
- Prior to the strikes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned citizens of a "massive attack"; local media reported attacks hit residential areas in Kryvyi Rih, leaving many trapped in rubble, with at least one person killed.
- Rescuers are working at strike sites in the Kyiv region as residents seek safety in metro stations; Klitschko urged citizens to remain in shelters, warning that the threat of further attacks persists.
- The strikes occurred one day after Zelensky met President Donald Trump at the White House to request additional air defense systems, underscoring Ukraine's urgent need for protection against the ongoing Russian campaign.
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During the new Russian attacks on Ukraine on the night of Thursday in Kiev, many people again sought protection in underground stations at night.
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القدس العربيKyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said in a Telegram post that Russia had shelled the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles in the early hours of Thursday, and urged residents to take shelter. A Reuters witness reported hearing multiple explosions in the city. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Wednesday of the possibility of a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine. Klitschko also reported fires in some non-residential areas of Kyiv.
Press sources reported that at least one person was killed this morning in a Russian bombing that targeted Kyiv. The same sources added that the bombing occurred hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of an imminent "major attack."
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Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kiev and Lviv in the west of the country with rockets. In both cities explosions were heard. President Selenskyy had previously warned of a "massive" Russian attack.
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