A fresh wave of explosions rocked central and eastern Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, July 2, 2026, according to journalists from Agence France-Presse. The blasts followed an alert from Ukraine’s Air Force warning that Russian missiles were approaching the capital.
Ballistic Missiles and Drones Target Kyiv
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed via Telegram that the city was under attack “with ballistic missiles and drones,” adding that explosions were heard across the entire city.
Residential Building Collapses in Desnianskyi District
At 2:36 a.m., Klitschko reported the partial collapse of a nine-story residential building in the Desnianskyi district. He stated that civilians remain trapped under the rubble.
Social media posts—including videos shared by local Telegram channels and verified accounts—showed damage to the Kyiv City Center Residenz Hotel and other structures following what appears to have been a drone strike. One post indicated a multi-storey residential tower was hit, while another confirmed damage to a nine-story apartment building as a result of the Russian missile attack.