Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv
Global News Podcast
BBC
4.3 • 8.3K Ratings
🗓️ 2 July 2026
⏱️ 29 minutes
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Summary
Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv for 11 hours through the night, killing more than 20 people. Ukraine has accused Moscow of targeting civilian areas, and appealed to its Western allies to send more air defence systems. The Kremlin says it will continue to increase pressure on the Ukrainian leadership in order to achieve its goals. Also: thousands needing serious medical treatment say they are stuck inside Gaza; a BBC investigation finds a convicted people smuggler working in the UK; Nelson Mandela's granddaughter speaks to the BBC about South Africa's anti-migrant protests; we hear from disappointed fans of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Senegal, whose teams were beaten in the World Cup; and is Taylor Swift really getting married inside a New York City arena? The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian missile strike on a nine-storey residential building in Kyiv. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock
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| 0:26.4 | I'm Celia Hatton and at 15 hours GMT on Thursday, the 2nd of July, these are our main stories. |
| 0:33.0 | Kiev is hit by an 11-hour Russian bombardment. |
| 0:36.5 | Our correspondent has been at one of the sites where they're hunting for survivors. |
| 0:40.3 | A BBC investigation finds a convicted people smuggler working in the UK. |
| 0:45.4 | Nelson Mandela's granddaughter speaks to the BBC about South Africa's anti-migrant protests. |
| 0:53.2 | Also in this podcast. I knew that she was going to get married in New York, but I had no |
| 0:57.5 | idea where. So I can't believe that. I'm actually shook and I'm so excited that it has to happen. |
| 1:03.3 | Is Taylor Swift really getting married inside a New York City arena? |
| 1:13.3 | We start in the capital of Ukraine, where the mayor says every district was hit in a massive |
| 1:18.4 | attack by Russia. In an 11-hour assault, a barrage of Russian missiles and drones hit |
| 1:24.1 | Keeve through the night. |
| 1:34.0 | Officials say at least 20 people were killed, including children. |
| 1:37.8 | The Russians have been accused of deliberately targeting residential areas. |
| 1:42.7 | Russia's defense ministry says it hit key military plants in the capital. |
| 1:46.5 | Uri Sack is a former advisor to Ukraine's Minister of Defense. |
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