Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:42am on 03 Jul 2026,Friday International
Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault on Kyiv using missiles and drones, triggering explosions across the Ukrainian capital and forcing residents into shelters. Ukrainian air defences intercepted many incoming threats, but several strikes caused casualties, damaged residential buildings and disrupted critical infrastructure. Emergency crews worked through the night to extinguish fires and rescue affected residents. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack as another escalation targeting civilian areas, while authorities continued assessing the full extent of the destruction. The latest barrage underscores the ongoing intensity of the war and the persistent threat facing Ukraine's cities despite strengthened air defence systems. (PC: X)
