Early Edition: July 2, 2026

Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities killed at least 17 people and damaged over 30 locations, including residential buildings and a medical facility. A study revealed over 2 million Russian and Ukrainian troops have been killed or wounded since the war began in February 2022. Iran and the U.S. concluded indirect talks without progress on key issues, while Russia is using shadow ships to launch drones disrupting European aviation.