Event Brief
Russia strikes Kyiv as explosions rock capital
Filed: Jul 01, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: Explosions were reported in Kyiv as Russia carried out a massive strike, Zelensky had warned earlier.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Russia carried out a massive strike on Kyiv, with explosions reported in the capital.
WHEN: Jul 01, 2026 at 8:26 PM ET
WHERE: Kyiv, Ukraine
WHY: Zelensky had warned hours earlier that Russia was preparing another massive strike on Kyiv.
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