Jul 2, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC

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Russia's July 2 attack on Ukraine: new details emerge on damage and rescue efforts

New details have emerged regarding Russia's July 2 missile and drone attack on Ukraine, confirming energy infrastructure as a target and detailing rescue efforts in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district where a family remains missing.

Following Russia's large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine on July 2, which involved 74 missiles and 496 drones primarily targeting Kyiv, authorities continue to assess the damage and conduct rescue operations. The Ukrainian Air Force noted the assault's complexity, involving "simultaneous use of various air attack means from different directions" and a significant number of ballistic missiles. In Kyiv, where 13 people were killed and over 30 injured, the Darnytskyi district sustained severe damage, with Mayor Vitaliy Klychko stating part of a residential building was "literally blown away." Rescuers have saved 17 individuals from this site, with a family including a 15-year-old girl still missing. National energy company Ukrenergo confirmed energy infrastructure was targeted, causing new power outages in Kyiv and the Sumy, Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions, with Sumy being the most affected. July 3 has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv. Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода

French air transport sector faces ongoing challenges despite end of Middle East conflict

The French air transport industry continues to experience difficulties, four months after the onset of the Middle East conflict, despite the announced cessation of hostilities. Philippe Tabarot, the French Transport Minister, acknowledged the sector's struggles at the National Federation of Aviation and its Trades (FNAM) congress in Paris on July 1st. He conveyed a message of support, stating, "You have a minister who loves the air sector, who loves you!" The industry is grappling with the lingering effects of the crisis, impacting its operations and recovery efforts.

Sources: Le Monde — International

Identity of Monaco explosion victim revealed as daughter of former Ukrainian prosecutor

An explosion in Monaco injured Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolayev, his son, and Anna Nasobina, who has been identified as the daughter of a former deputy prosecutor from Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region.

An explosion in Monaco injured Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolayev, his son, and Anna Nasobina. Ms. Nasobina has been identified as the daughter of a former deputy prosecutor from Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. The incident, which reportedly involved a package bomb, caused injuries to all three individuals. While the specific nature of their injuries and the ongoing investigation details were not extensively reported, the focus has been on Ms. Nasobina's identity and her connection to a prominent Ukrainian official. The information was initially reported by Nice-Matin, a publication covering events on the French Riviera. Sources: Громадське.

Global death penalty abolition grows amid rising executions

Despite a record number of countries abolishing the death penalty, global executions have reached their highest level since 1981, according to ECPM data presented at the 9th World Congress in Paris.

The number of countries that have abolished the death penalty has reached a historic high, yet global executions have simultaneously surged to levels not seen since 1981. This concerning paradox was highlighted by the barometer from the non-governmental organization Ensemble contre la peine de mort (ECPM) during the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty, recently held in Paris. Advocates for abolition express alarm at this trend, noting a significant shift in the landscape of capital punishment over the past four years. Despite progress in legislative abolition, the actual practice of executions has intensified in certain regions.

Sources: Le Monde