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Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine, Causing Casualties and Destruction

Russian attacks have struck Ukrainian cities, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, with rescuers pulling victims from rubble.

By World Brief · 2026-06-02
Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine, Causing Casualties and Destruction

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Russian forces launched a widespread missile and drone assault across Ukraine in the early hours of Tuesday, June 2, resulting in significant civilian casualties and destruction. The coordinated attacks hit multiple cities, causing fires and damaging residential buildings. Rescuers are actively working to find individuals potentially trapped under rubble.

The attacks have tragically claimed at least 11 lives nationwide, with over 100 people reported injured. In the capital, Kyiv, four people were killed and dozens wounded, and a multi-story apartment building partially collapsed. Dnipro also suffered heavy strikes, killing at least seven and injuring many more, while Kharkiv reported 14 injured.

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