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Russian Missile and Drone Strikes on Kyiv

11 articles First seen: July 02, 2026

Neutral synthesis · 5 sources Developing

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s capital overnight into Thursday, injuring dozens. The death toll from the missile and drone strikes is reported variably, with NPR stating 11 killed, the BBC reporting at least 13 killed, the New York Post citing at least 8 fatalities, and Al Jazeera reporting at least 2 dead. Multiple explosions were heard in Kyiv as the attacks unfolded.

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Death toll
2 Al Jazeera English
8 New York Post, BBC — World
11 NPR — Top Stories
13 BBC — World

Key facts

  • Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s capital overnight into Thursday that injured dozens.
  • Multiple explosions have been heard in Kyiv as Russian drones and missiles hit the Ukrainian capital.
  • NPR reported 11 killed, BBC reported at least 13 killed, New York Post reported at least 8 killed, and Al Jazeera reported at least 2 dead.
  • At least 11 injured as a result of the strikes.
  • The casualty figures are evolving with reports varying significantly.

Framing spectrum · 7 outlets

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Range 4–30 (Wire-neutral → Mainstream) Average 10/100 Lean: 0 left · 0 right · 11 neutral

Compare the coverage

PBS NewsHour 4 Wire-neutral Russia launches missile and drone attacks on Kyiv following Ukraine's strikes Washington Post — World 4 Wire-neutral Kyiv experiences significant assault resulting in casualties PBS NewsHour 4 Wire-neutral Russian Strikes on Kyiv Result in 21 Civilian Deaths BBC — World 4 Wire-neutral Missile and drone strikes on Kyiv result in at least eight fatalities Deutsche Welle 4 Wire-neutral Russia conducts drone and missile strikes on Kyiv NPR — Top Stories 4 Wire-neutral Missile and drone attacks in Kyiv result in 11 fatalities and significant damage New York Post 4 Wire-neutral Russian missile and drone attack results in fatalities and damage in Kyiv Deutsche Welle 4 Wire-neutral Russia conducts missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, resulting in casualties BBC — World 14 Public broadcaster Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv result in at least 13 fatalities Al Jazeera English 30 Mainstream Kyiv experiences missile and drone attacks, resulting in casualties BBC — World 30 Mainstream Russian attack on Kyiv results in 27 fatalities