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Russia unleashes a massive assault on Ukraine’s capital, killing at least 20
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 2, 2026
· 5 min read
By Victoria Butenko, Lex Harvey, Kosta Gak, Anna Chernova, Ivana Kottasová, CNN
Kyiv (CNN) — Iryna Moskaeva and her children jumped out of their beds and started running after an explosion rocked their Kyiv apartment early on Thursday, one of many residential buildings hit during a massive Russ...
Key takeaway “All the windows in the room were shattered, and the door was jammed – I couldn’t open it,” the 61-year old told CNN.
Why this matters in The El Paso
For El Paso residents with family ties to Ukraine, the latest escalation in Kyiv is a stark reminder of the human cost of war. As the city's mayor Vitali Klitschko reports on damaged residential buildings and trapped civilians, El Pasoans with loved ones in the region are likely on edge, awaiting news from abroad. The El Paso community has a history of coming together to support those affected by global conflicts, and this situation may be no exception. Local organizations that provide aid to Ukrainian refugees or support families with ties to the region may see an increase in requests for assistance in the coming days. As the situation in Kyiv continues to unfold, El Pasoans may be looking for ways to help, from donating to relief efforts to offering support to local families with connections to Ukraine.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? By Victoria Butenko, Lex Harvey, Kosta Gak, Anna Chernova, Ivana Kottasová, CNN
Kyiv (CNN) — Iryna Moskaeva and her children jumped out of their beds and started running after an explosion rocked their Kyiv apartment early on Thursday, one of many residential buildings hit during a massive Russ...
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