# Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 30 in deadliest strike in months

Russia launched a large-scale missile barrage targeting Kyiv, killing at least 30 people and injuring dozens more in what Ukrainian officials described as the most massive attack on the capital since the war began. The strikes hit residential buildings and critical infrastructure, overwhelming air defenses. This escalation underscores Russia's continued willingness to target civilian areas, raising fears of renewed large-scale attacks on Ukrainian cities.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gyv05gk4do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:41:05 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0gp88q4l4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:41:00 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewqqnd7zdwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:15:58 GMT