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Kyiv hit by drone and missile strikes, 9 killed

Created at 2 Jun · 12:08 AM8 sources↑ Market-relevant8 events
IN SHORT

Kyiv experienced a massive overnight Russian air raid involving drones and missiles, resulting in nine fatalities and 14 injuries. Two high-rise apartment buildings were struck, and partial blackouts affected several districts. The attack follows Russia's vow of retaliation for a recent incident in Lugansk.

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Key Numbers

9people killed
14people injured
2high-rise apartment buildings hit
140,000people in Kyiv lost electricity

Who's Involved

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko
reported on the strikes, damage, casualties, and blackouts
DTEK
reported power outage affecting 140,000 people
Russian Ministry of Defense
has not yet commented on the attack
President Vladimir Putin
vowed punishment for alleged "terrorist attack" in Lugansk
Kyiv hit by drone and missile strikes, 9 killed

↳ Why This Matters

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to repeated aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities, impacting civilian infrastructure and causing casualties. These attacks are part of the broader military actions within the conflict. Russia has vowed retaliation for a recent attack in Lugansk.

Key facts

  • Kyiv was targeted by a massive overnight Russian air raid using drones and missiles.
  • Two high-rise apartment buildings were hit.
  • Nine people were killed in the attack.
  • At least 14 people were injured by falling debris.
  • Partial blackouts were reported in several districts.
  • 140,000 people lost electricity following the attack.

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to repeated aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities, impacting civilian infrastructure and causing casualties. These attacks are part of the broader military actions within the conflict. Russia has vowed retaliation for a recent attack in Lugansk.

Frequently asked questions

Kyiv was subjected to a massive overnight Russian air raid using drones and missiles, causing explosions, fires, and partial blackouts.

Two high-rise apartment buildings were hit, and fires were triggered in residential areas by falling debris.

Nine people were killed, and at least 14 people were injured.

Russia previously pledged to conduct strikes in retaliation for a deadly attack on a college dormitory in Lugansk.

What Happens Next

01The Russian Defense Ministry may issue a statement on the attack.

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How It Developed

2 Jun · 6:17 AM
DTEK reports 140,000 people lost electricity in Kyiv after a Russian overnight attack.
@FirstSquawk via PiQSuite
2 Jun · 3:40 AM
Kyiv was hit by Russian drones and missiles, injuring 51 people, with 35 hospitalized. Two apartment buildings were struck, and fears remain about people trapped under rubble.
BBC News via PiQSuite
2 Jun · 3:29 AM
The number of injured in the overnight Russian air raid on Kyiv has risen to 51, with 35 hospitalized.
@FirstSquawk via PiQSuite
2 Jun · 2:22 AM
A new article reports 14 injured in Kyiv by falling debris, and confirms blackouts in several districts following the Russian air raid.
RT via PiQSuite
2 Jun · 2:22 AM
New reports detail multiple explosions and partial blackouts in Kyiv following a combined drone and missile strike, with 14 injured.
RT via PiQSuite
2 Jun · 1:00 AM
Kyiv's mayor reports 11 people injured in a Russian attack on the city.
@FirstSquawk via PiQSuite
2 Jun · 12:12 AM
Kyiv's mayor reported a fire in a 24-story residential building, believed to be caused by a missile strike.
@EndGameWW3 via PiQSuite
2 Jun · 12:01 AM
Kyiv Mayor reports that parts of the city are experiencing power outages, affecting residents across various districts.
@FirstSquawk via PiQSuite

Sources

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Kyiv Mayor reports that parts of the city are experiencing power outages.@FirstSquawk via PiQSuite
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Update: Mayor says fire broke out in 24-story residential building in Kyiv after what is believed to have been a missile strike.@EndGameWW3 via PiQSuite
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Kyiv's mayor says 11 people have been injured in the Russian attack on Kyiv.@FirstSquawk via PiQSuite
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Kiev suffers partial blackouts amid reported missile strikes (VIDEOS)m.piqsuite.com
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Overnight Russian air raid on Kyiv leaves 51 injured, 35 of them hospitalized, according to the mayor.@FirstSquawk via PiQSuite
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Massive overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine kill nine peoplem.piqsuite.com
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Kiev suffers blackouts amid reported missile strikes (VIDEOS)m.piqsuite.com
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DTEK reports that 140,000 people in Kyiv lost electricity after a Russian overnight attack.@FirstSquawk via PiQSuite

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