Scenes from the aftermath of Russia's latest massive attack on Kyiv

NPR | By Polina Lytvynova

Published June 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM EDT

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A scene showing the aftermath of the overnight attack on Kyiv, Ukraine.

KYIV, Ukraine—These are the scenes from Kyiv after one of Russia's largest aerial assaults on Ukraine in recent months.

Overnight into Tuesday, waves of drones and missiles struck the capital, killing and injuring civilians and damaging homes, businesses and public buildings. More than 20 people have been killed and hundreds injured, including civilians in Kyiv.

In these pictures, emergency crews search through rubble, firefighters tackle blazes and residents survey the destruction in neighborhoods hit by the strikes. The attack came after Moscow warned it would intensify pressure on Kyiv. The bombardment has also renewed concerns about Ukraine's ability to defend its skies as supplies of air defense missiles remain under strain.

Damage is seen on a Kyiv street after one of Russia's largest aerial assaults on Ukraine in recent months.

A man cowers outside a damaged building in Kyiv after Russia's latest attack.

The survivors of the Russian attack wait in Kyiv, Ukraine.

A woman stands outside of an apartment building after the night attack on Kyiv, Ukraine.

Firefighters put out flames after the attack.

People gather outside after the night attack in Kyiv, Ukraine.

A man carries his dog after the attack on Kyiv, Ukraine on June 2.

A car window is blown out after the night attack on Kyiv, Ukraine on June 2.

Flames engulf a building after the attack in Kyiv, Ukraine.

A person makes a call after a night attack on Kyiv, Ukraine on June 2.