Child, 3, among 14 killed as Russia launches huge new attack on Ukraine

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2 Jun 2026 • 5:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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Child, 3, among 14 killed as Russia launches huge new attack on Ukraine

  • Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight have resulted in at least 14 deaths and over 100 injuries across the country.
  • The widespread missile and drone strikes left some individuals trapped under the rubble of apartment buildings.
  • Emergency crews in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro recovered the body of a three-year-old child from debris.
  • Kyiv residents had been on high alert following Russian warnings of an impending large-scale aerial assault.
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky urged increased support from the US and European countries, stating that attacks would persist without adequate protection against ballistic missiles.

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