Jul 2, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC

Kyiv authorities have declared July 3 a day of mourning following a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on the capital overnight into July 2. The assault, involving 74 missiles and 496 drones, including numerous ballistic types launched simultaneously from various directions, caused extensive damage across all Kyiv districts. Rescue operations are ongoing, particularly at a residential building in the Darnytskyi district, where a family, including a 15-year-old girl, is being sought under rubble after a section of the structure was reportedly "literally blown away." The State Emergency Service reports 13 fatalities and over 30 injuries, with 17 individuals rescued from the Darnytskyi building. The Ministry of Internal Affairs detailed destruction across six districts, affecting multiple residential and non-residential structures.

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Kyiv experienced a significant Russian attack on July 2, involving drones and ballistic missiles, which resulted in over 10 fatalities and damage to more than 20 residential buildings, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Concurrently, Ukraine has urged European Union partners to allocate €6.6 billion from the European Peace Facility for military assistance, citing a six-to-nine-month "window of opportunity" on the front lines. The Ukrainian government also initiated a new controlled export mechanism for its weapons and defense technologies. In the technology sector, South Korean firms Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are planning substantial investments totaling approximately $1.3 trillion in new chip production facilities and AI data centers. Separately, the US Department of Commerce lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 AI models following enhanced security agreements. Sources: Forbes Ukraine