Russian attack leaves Kyiv scarred with debris and destruction

This photograph shows a smoke rising from a building following Russian missile strikes in Kyiv on June 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Russia fired more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles -- including hard-to-down ballistic missiles – at Ukraine, Kyiv's air force said on June 2, 2026, in an overnight barrage that killed at least 18 people.

People take shelter at a metro station during an air alarm in Kyiv on June 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Multiple explosions were heard on June 2 as missiles rocked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, AFP journalists and officials said, with authorities urging residents to seek shelter.

Smoke and flames rise from garages damaged during a Russian missile and drone strikes, in Kyiv on June 2, 2026, amid Russian invasion in Ukraine. Russia fired more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles – including hard-to-down ballistic missiles – at Ukraine, Kyiv's air force said on June 2, 2026, in an overnight barrage that killed at least 18 people.

A local resident reacts next to a damaged window in her apartment following an air attack in Kyiv on June 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early on June 2, 2026, killing at least 11 people, after threatening a large-scale attack and warning foreign citizens to leave Kyiv.

Ukrainian rescuers work by a damaged building following an air attack in Dnipro on June 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early on June 2, 2026, killing at least 11 people, after threatening a large-scale attack and warning foreign citizens to leave Kyiv.

Smoke rises above residential buildings following an air attack in Kyiv on June 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early on June 2, 2026, killing at least 11 people, after threatening a large-scale attack and warning foreign citizens to leave Kyiv.

People take shelter at a metro station during an air alarm in Kyiv on June 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Multiple explosions were heard on June 2 as missiles rocked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, AFP journalists and officials said, with authorities urging residents to seek shelter.

A view at the site of a Russian drone and missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine on June 02, 2026. Russian forces launched 33 ballistic missiles, 27 Kh-101 cruise missile, 5 3m14 'Calibr' cruise missiles, 8 'Zircon' hypersonic missiles.

Firefighter teams extinguish fire after Russian missile and UAV strikes over Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine on June 02, 2026. Fire broke out after Russian attacks in a townhouse in Bucha, in a two-story warehouse building in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, in a three-story non-operational building in Kriukivshchyna, in private residential houses in Fastiv and in an open field in Vyshhorod district. As a result of falling debris and direct impacts, fires broke out in residential areas and civilian infrastructure facilities, and one person was injured.

Destruction and debris litters the streets following a massive combined strike by Russian missiles and drones on June 2, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital, deploying over 700 air-launched weapons, including ballistic missiles and UAVs. The strikes caused serious damage and fires in eight districts of the city, hitting high-rise blocks, private homes and a clinic building. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, at least 18 people were killed and a further 63 were injured as a result of the attack.

Destruction and debris litters the streets following a massive combined strike by Russian missiles and drones on June 2, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital, deploying over 700 air-launched weapons, including ballistic missiles and UAVs. The strikes caused serious damage and fires in eight districts of the city, hitting high-rise blocks, private homes and a clinic building. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, at least 18 people were killed and a further 63 were injured as a result of the attack.

Destruction and debris litters the streets following a massive combined strike by Russian missiles and drones on June 2, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital, deploying over 700 air-launched weapons, including ballistic missiles and UAVs. The strikes caused serious damage and fires in eight districts of the city, hitting high-rise blocks, private homes and a clinic building. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, at least 18 people were killed and a further 63 were injured as a result of the attack.

Destruction and debris litters the streets following a massive combined strike by Russian missiles and drones on June 2, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital, deploying over 700 air-launched weapons, including ballistic missiles and UAVs. The strikes caused serious damage and fires in eight districts of the city, hitting high-rise blocks, private homes and a clinic building. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, at least 18 people were killed and a further 63 were injured as a result of the attack.

Destruction and debris litters the streets following a massive combined strike by Russian missiles and drones on June 2, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital, deploying over 700 air-launched weapons, including ballistic missiles and UAVs. The strikes caused serious damage and fires in eight districts of the city, hitting high-rise blocks, private homes and a clinic building. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, at least 18 people were killed and a further 63 were injured as a result of the attack.

Ukrainian police officer walks pass by a burning building after a large Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv on June 2, 2026.

Ukrainian firefighter works to extinguish a burning commercial building damaged during a Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv June 2, 2026.

Ukrainian firefighter works to extinguish a burning commercial building damaged during a Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv on June 2, 2026.