Kyiv observes Day of Mourning as death toll from missile and drone attack reaches 30

Kyiv is observing a declared Day of Mourning on July 3 following a massive Russian missile and drone attack on the capital. The July 2 assault killed at least 30 people and injured more than 90 others, in what reports describe as the largest single strike on the city since the start of the war.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing across the capital. Emergency services and municipal teams are continuing to clear the rubble of damaged structures, working to locate potential survivors and recover victims from the debris left by the coordinated bombardment.

The attack involved a widespread deployment of both missiles and drones, striking parts of the city and causing severe damage to civilian infrastructure. In response to the scale of the casualties, municipal authorities officially designated July 3, 2026, as a day to memorialise those who lost their lives.

The formal declaration of mourning underscores the profound and immediate human cost of the ongoing conflict. As emergency personnel proceed with the search efforts, officials caution that the situation remains fluid and the current casualty figures of 30 dead and over 90 injured could still change as the clearing operations advance.