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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 5 MIN

Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones after Ukraine's strikes on oil infrastructure

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In the early morning hours of July 2, Maryna heard the air raid sirens and rushed to one of the local shelters in the Kyiv region as a barrage of Russian missiles and drones engulfed the dark skies above. When she emerged, she could only stand in shock at what was in front of her.Firefighters rushed around her apartment building as flames lapped at its concrete walls. All around her was destruction: burnt out cars, charred trees, glass strewn everywhere."Oh my God, I just can't. I don't know what to do -- it's such a nightmare," she told RFE/RL tearfully as she stood out front of her building.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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