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Kyiv residents hide in metro stations as Russian drones and missiles hit Ukrainian capital

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Ireland was cut short following intelligence warnings about the attack.

Published: 4:26pm, 2 Jul 2026Updated: 4:29pm, 2 Jul 2026

Read more about the air strike: https://sc.mp/0f3044

Residents of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv rushed to shelter in metro stations after Russian missile and drone strikes rocked the capital early Thursday. According to authorities, at least nine people were killed and more than 50 others were injured.

Kyiv residents hide in metro stations as Russian drones and missiles hit Ukrainian capital

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Ireland was cut short following intelligence warnings about the attack.