Massive Russian missile and drone attack across Ukraine, including Kyiv, kills at least 17, injures more than 100
Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine on June 2, 2026, involving over 700 missiles and drones. The attack resulted in at least 17 deaths and over 100 injuries, with significant damage to residential and energy infrastructure across multiple cities.
Why it matters
This represents a major escalation in the ongoing conflict, highlighting the continued vulnerability of Ukrainian civilian infrastructure to large-scale aerial bombardment.
(Updated: June 2, 2026 1:51 pm ) 8 min read A firefighter works at the site next to a multi-storey residential building damaged following massive Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 2, 2026. (Roman Pilipey / AFP via Getty Images)
The article reports on casualty figures and official statements from both sides, maintaining a standard news reporting style.
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