Coverage dated June 27, 2026 to July 2, 2026

A major Russian attack kills 20 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes disrupt Moscow’s oil sector

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KYIV, Ukraine — Russia hammered Kyiv in an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 20 civilians in the city and injuring scores more in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities.

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  1. The Kyiv Independent

    Russian attacks kill 7, injure 89 across Ukraine over past day as drone strike hits minibus in Nikopol (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The Kyiv Independent's feed description

    Russia launched 129 Shahed-type attack drones overnight on June 27, Ukraine's Air Force said.

  2. The Kyiv Independent

    Russian attacks kill 16, injure 125 across Ukraine, as casualties rise from morning strike on Dnipro (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The Kyiv Independent's feed description

    The Air Force said Russia launched 108 drones against Ukraine overnight, of which it reported downing 82.

  3. The Kyiv Independent

    Russian attacks kill 13, injure 109 across Ukraine over past day (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The Kyiv Independent's feed description

    Ukraine's Air Force shot down 138 targets, while drone strikes were recorded at 10 locations and falling debris at two others.

  4. Jonesboro Sun

    Ukraine’s Emergency Service says Russia’s overnight drone and missile attack killed 17 civilians in Kyiv (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Jonesboro Sun's feed description

    Ukraine’s Emergency Service says Russia’s overnight drone and missile attack killed 17 civilians in Kyiv.

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    A major Russian attack kills 17 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes batter Moscow's oil sector (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Russia has launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring many more

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    A major Russian attack kills 21 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes batter Moscow’s oil sector (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Russia has launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring many more.

  7. Triblive

    A major Russian attack kills 20 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes batter Moscow’s oil sector (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    KYIV, Ukraine — Russia hammered Kyiv in an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 20 civilians in the city and injuring scores more in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities.

  8. The Columbian

    A major Russian attack kills 20 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes disrupt Moscow’s oil sector (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    KYIV, Ukraine — Russia hammered Kyiv in an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 20 civilians in the city and injuring scores more in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities.

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