Russia Strikes Kyiv Again, Killing 18 Including Children
Russian forces killed at least 18 people, including children, in a major strike on Kyiv's residential areas on July 1, with officials saying the attack deliberately targeted civilians.
Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, on the evening of July 1, resulting in at least 18 deaths and forcing local authorities to evacuate large numbers of civilians from multiple attacked areas. Timur Tkachenko, Kyiv's military administrator, revealed that children were among the victims, saying "The enemy deliberately attacked residential areas and killed civilians again." Russia's Defense Ministry claimed it targeted energy infrastructure to retaliate against recent Ukrainian military strikes. President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Russia is facing fuel shortages. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported overnight tracers from air defense systems and explosions from drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. He confirmed at least 10 deaths with concerns the toll could rise, while Poland has heightened airspace protection measures, especially along borders near threatened areas.
