Russian missile attack on Kyiv collapses apartment building, trapping residents

Published July 1, 2026 9:58pm ET



A Russian missile and drone attack struck a residential apartment building in Kyiv early Thursday morning local time, injuring at least 11 people and trapping residents beneath the rubble, according to Ukrainian officials.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to take shelter as waves of ballistic missiles and drones entered Ukrainian airspace overnight, starting around 11 p.m. local time as air defense systems engaged incoming missiles. Powerful explosions shook the capital shortly before 2 a.m.

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