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1–2 July 2026 Kyiv Attack is a large-scale air strike conducted by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation during the night of 1–2 July 2026, targeting various regions of Ukraine, primarily its capital Kyiv, using missiles and armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The primary target of the attack was Kyiv; on the same night, attacks were also carried out against the regions of Kharkiv, Kherson, Odesa, Donetsk, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia. The attack has been described as the most c

On 28 September 2025, Russia carried out a large-scale air attack against Ukraine. The attacks were conducted using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and missiles. The bombardment began during the night and continued into the morning, lasting more than 12 hours in total. According to Ukrainian sources, approximately 600 UAVs and 40 to 48 missiles were used in the attacks. This assault has been recorded as one of the most intense air operations since the large-scale invasion began in 2022. Targets

The Russians first appeared on the historical stage in the 9th and 10th centuries, alongside the earliest East Slavic communities established around what is now Kiev. At that time, they had no distinct political unity and lived under the pressure of Turkic tribes migrating into Europe. According to historical sources, unable to establish a strong internal administration, the Russians invited one of the Scandinavian (likely Swedish) Viking leaders to rule over them. This event is generally regard

Ukraine, located in the east of the European continent and north of the Black Sea, is both the geopolitical heart of Eastern Europe and a cultural bridge between Europe and Eurasia. With a total area of 603,550 square kilometers, it is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia. Its capital, Kyiv, had a population of approximately 35.6 million as of 2025. Thanks to its fertile black soil (chernozem), Ukraine has been historically known as the “granary of Europe.” Ukraine’s identity has be