Jul 2, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC

The death toll from Russia's extensive missile and drone attack on Kyiv on July 2 has increased to 23, with search and rescue operations continuing in the Darnytskyi district. This update follows earlier reports of 22 fatalities and 100 injured, including minors. Amidst these developments, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated his call for the United States to grant licenses for Patriot missile production, expressing optimism for a favorable response from Donald Trump. Separately, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov appealed to nearly 40 partner countries for the immediate transfer of Patriot missiles from their current inventories this month, proposing future contracted deliveries as compensation.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

Kyiv experienced a significant Russian attack on July 2, resulting in over ten fatalities and damage to more than twenty residential structures. Commercial properties, including the ERC complex, Porsche Center Kyiv Airport, CityHotel Residence, and an Agromat store, also sustained damage. Meanwhile, the European Union Court of Justice confirmed a €4.1 billion fine against Google for abusing its dominant position with the Android operating system, upholding an earlier decision. Separately, Ukraine has requested €6.6 billion in military assistance from the European Peace Facility, aiming to capitalize on a perceived "window of opportunity" on the front lines expected to last six to nine months. Kyiv also initiated a controlled export system for its defense technologies to partner nations. Sources: Forbes Ukraine