The mass attack on the Ukrainian capital, which took place on the night of July 2, became a catalyst for an immediate reaction from international partners. The European Union, responding to the extensive destruction and casualties among the civilian population, has begun to approve a new package of sanctions. According to Vladyslav Vlasyuk, the President of Ukraine's Commissioner for Sanctions Policy, the decision should be made as early as next week.
New Blow to the Defense Industry Economy
The head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, emphasized that verbal condemnation of aggression is not enough. Brussels announced the introduction of strict restrictions against companies that support and finance the Russian military-industrial complex. Although the new sanctions package is small, it will be directed at specific legal entities.
"It will include new legal entities of the Russian military-industrial complex — including those enterprises, companies, and subjects that we, as the Ukrainian side, have analyzed in detail, verified, and proposed to our European partners for inclusion on the lists," Vlasyuk clarified.
The key goal of these measures is to systematically increase the price of war for the aggressor. Ukraine insists that every act of terror against civilians must receive not only a military response but also an immediate economic blow that deprives Russian industry of technology and resources.
Chronicle of Tragedy: What Happened on the Night of July 2
The reason for such decisive steps was one of the largest attacks in recent times. On the night of July 2, Russia used an unprecedented number of air attack assets against Ukraine. According to the Air Force, 570 units were recorded: 496 strike drones and 74 missiles of various types, including air-, ground-, and sea-based missiles.
The main blow fell on Kyiv. As a result of the attack, seven districts of the capital were affected, with damage recorded at more than 30 locations. Among the damaged objects was critical infrastructure: a building of an ambulance substation caught fire in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Significant direct hits on residential buildings were also recorded.
Human Losses and Consequences
The tragedy claimed the lives of 18 people, and about 90 were injured. Rescuers are still conducting search operations for people under the rubble of destroyed buildings. Leaders of the European Union, the PACE, the European Parliament, and several countries have already reacted to the night attack, promising not only new sanctions but also further support for Ukraine in the context of the conflict escalation.
