Event Brief
Putin retaliates with ballistic and drone strikes on Kyiv
Filed: Jul 02, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
Summary: Putin’s response included deadly ballistic missile and drone strikes in Kyiv.
WHO: Vladimir V. Putin
WHAT: Ballistic missile and drone strikes were carried out in Kyiv.
WHEN: Jul 02, 2026 at 8:17 AM ET
WHERE: Kyiv, Ukraine
WHY: In response to Ukraine taking the war to Russia.
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