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02 Jul 2026, 14:51

Ukrainian drone hits: how the projectiles were dropped, then disappeared into the air

  • At night, two lines of Kyiv were hit by rocket projectiles
  • According to preliminary information, after the explosion, a fire broke out in a residential building, where people were trapped
  • Officials have not yet provided details on the number of victims among residents in the affected areas

Russian forces launched an attack on Kyiv using ballistic missiles and drones on the morning of February 2, 2026. According to DSNS, the number of missiles hit was 13, and the fire was extinguished.

The Kyiv city military administration reported that the attack resulted in injuries to at least 10 people. The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko said that 11 people were killed, and 30 others were injured.

According to preliminary reports, the missile strike damaged the Kyiv city military administration building. The impact was felt across all districts of the city. The city administration also reported that the fire spread over a large area. The Shevchenkivskyi district was hit the hardest.

In the Shevchenkivskyi district, the missile hit a residential building. AP also reported that at least 11 people were killed in the attack, and that rescue workers were still searching for survivors. According to eyewitnesses, the explosion occurred at night, and the blast wave was heard across the city.

According to preliminary information, the Russian missiles were launched from the territory of Belarus. The Russian authorities claim that the strike was carried out using “precision-guided weapons,” but the impact was felt in several areas of Kyiv.

Tags: Ukraine/Russia/Crime

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