Russian Airstrikes Kill Five Civilians in Kharkiv and Kherson
Russian military forces conducted multiple strikes across Ukraine on July 1, 2026. Glide bombs hit Kharkiv, killing two civilians, including a 15-year-old boy, and wounding 26 others. In the Kherson region, a Russian drone struck a civilian bus, resulting in two fatalities and six injuries. Total civilian casualties for the day reached five killed and over 35 injured as Russia continues its long-range campaign against Ukrainian population centers and critical infrastructure.