Jul 2, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC

The death toll from Russia's July 2 missile and drone attack on Kyiv has been updated, with official sources providing differing figures. The Kyiv prosecutor's office reported 18 fatalities, while the State Emergency Service (DSNS) confirmed 17. Rescue operations persist in the Darnytskyi district, where a residential building suffered extensive damage, with upper floors described as completely destroyed. The DSNS characterized the assault as "one of the largest attacks on Kyiv by number of victims." EU Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarína Mathernová, stated the attack was "real hell," noting that a diplomatic residential area was among the targets. A 10-year-old boy is undergoing surgery for severe injuries. Sources: Українська правда, Громадське, Радіо Свобода

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 urged European Union partners to allocate €6.6 billion from the European Peace Facility for military assistance, citing a "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 $876 billion in new chip production facilities and AI data centers. Meanwhile, oil prices have declined for a third consecutive day, influenced by increased shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and progress in US-Iran talks. Sources: Forbes Ukraine