Ukraine reports attacks on 51 locations within its territory

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Kyiv, July 2 (Reporter Li Dongxu) - The Ukrainian Air Force stated on the 2nd that from the night of the 1st to the early morning of the 2nd, the Russian military launched a large-scale missile and drone attack, with a total of 51 locations in Ukraine being hit. Ukrainian President Zelensky said that the airstrikes have resulted in 13 deaths and over 90 injuries.

The Ukrainian Air Force said on social media that the Russian military launched attacks simultaneously from different directions using various types of weapons, firing a total of 74 missiles, including 4 "Zircon" hypersonic missiles. The Russian military also launched 496 drones. As of 9 a.m. local time on the 2nd, Russian missiles and drones had struck 33 locations in Ukraine, with another 18 locations hit by missile or drone debris.

Zelensky stated on social media on the 2nd that the Russian military airstrikes have caused 13 deaths and over 90 injuries. The main target of the airstrikes was Kyiv city, while Kharkiv Oblast, Kyiv Oblast, and Sumy Oblast were also attacked. He emphasized that providing air defense support to Ukraine from Western allies is "an urgent priority."

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
74 missiles, 496 drones
Activity
Large-scale missile and drone strikes
Location
Kyiv · Kharkiv Oblast · Kyiv Oblast · Sumy Oblast
Unit
Ukrainian Air Force, Russian Armed Forces
Time
July 1-2, 2023
Equipment
missilesdronesZircon hypersonic missiles
Summary

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces conducted large-scale missile and drone strikes on July 1-2, 2023, targeting 51 locations across Ukraine. The attacks resulted in 13 fatalities and over 90 injuries, with Kyiv being the primary target. A total of 74 missiles, including 4 Zircon hypersonic missiles, and 496 drones were used in the assault. President Zelensky emphasized the urgent need for Western air defense support.

Key Facts
  • 51 locations in Ukraine were attacked
  • 13 people were killed and over 90 injured
  • 74 missiles were launched, including 4 Zircon hypersonic missiles
  • 496 drones were deployed
  • Major targets included Kyiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Kyiv Oblast, and Sumy Oblast.