Kyiv Strike Death Toll Rises to Five After Hospital Victim Succumbs

June 2 Attack on Kyiv

According to Главком: A victim of the massive overnight bombardment of Kyiv on June 2 has died in hospital. This brings the total number of fatalities to five, while the number of injured has reached 58. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the update, stating:

'One of the injured passed away in the hospital. As a result of the attack on the capital on June 2, there are now five dead.' - Vitali Klitschko

In the early hours of June 2, Russian forces launched a combined assault on the capital, employing ballistic and cruise missiles along with attack drones. The initial barrage killed four people and wounded 58 others, including three children. Of those injured, 40 required hospitalization. Damage and destruction were reported across eight districts of the city.

Current Situation in Kyiv

On the morning of June 2, air raid sirens sounded again in Kyiv due to the threat of further strikes. Preliminary reports indicate the enemy used Zircon missiles in the attack. As a result, traffic was temporarily halted in several areas of the capital. As of 8:00 AM, the State Emergency Service reported four confirmed dead and 58 wounded, including three children.

This attack is part of an ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine that has persisted for several years. It continues to inflict harm on civilians and infrastructure, underscoring the severe threat facing the capital and other regions of the country. Authorities and medical teams are working to provide assistance to the victims, while law enforcement agencies are investigating to determine the circumstances of the attacks.

The recent escalation in Kyiv's violence highlights the ongoing threat to civilian safety. For a detailed account of the earlier missile and drone assault that resulted in multiple casualties, including the initial fatalities, you can read more in our coverage of the previous attack on the capital.