04/07/2026 03:44 - Internacionales
On July 2, 2026, Russia executed what is considered the worst attack against Kyiv since the conflict began in 2022. The massive offensive included the launch of 74 missiles—24 of which were Iskander-M models, a type of short-range ballistic missile designed for high precision—accompanied by 496 drones.
According to international media reports, the attack resulted in at least 20 deaths and over 90 injuries. The sheer magnitude of the bombardment forced 52,000 people to seek refuge in the city's metro stations, which historically double as deep underground bomb shelters to protect civilians from aerial threats.
In response to the tragedy, the Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, declared a day of mourning in the capital. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy abruptly interrupted his agenda and returned urgently from Dublin, warning about the intensification of the Russian offensive.
International analyst Andrés Repetto pointed out that this massive attack functions as a direct message to NATO (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, an intergovernmental military alliance), amidst rising geopolitical tensions in the region.
This devastating event adds to a series of bombardments recorded on previous dates. On July 1, 2026, Russian attacks left a toll of 6 dead in Kharkiv, 2 in Odesa, and 2 in Kherson.
Paradoxically, while Russia intensifies its military offensive on Ukrainian territory, it faces a severe fuel crisis domestically. Reports indicate a 25 percent drop in its gasoline production, a factor that could severely impact its military logistics and domestic stability in the long term.
Source: Imago News
Alfredo S. Quiroga
