More Than a Dozen Killed as Kyiv Declares Day of Mourning After Russian Attack

Kyiv authorities have declared July 3 a Day of Mourning after a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 13 people and injured more than 56 across the Ukrainian capital.

Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that flags would be flown at half-staff on all municipal buildings, while state institutions and private organizations were urged to do the same. Entertainment events have also been canceled across the city.

The announcement came as rescue teams continued searching for survivors beneath the rubble of a partially collapsed apartment building in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district, where officials believe more people may still be trapped.

“Search-and-rescue operations are continuing in the damaged residential building in the Darnytskyi district. People are still believed to be under the rubble,” Klitschko said.

The overnight assault, involving drones and ballistic missiles, damaged more than 20 residential buildings and a medical facility across several districts of the capital.

Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said Kyiv sustained the heaviest damage from the attack. Emergency crews are working at multiple strike sites as investigators document the destruction and search for additional victims.

The attack came hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian intelligence had detected preparations for what he described as a large-scale Russian strike.

Authorities warned that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue.

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