On June 2, Kyiv experienced intense bombardment from ballistic missiles, just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the evacuation of diplomats from the city. Columns of smoke filled the skyline as residents sought refuge underground, with Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reporting a fire in a residential building caused by debris from a nearby structure. Reports indicated that some locals were trapped under rubble, although details on casualties remain unclear. The Ukrainian Air Force had alerted citizens to the missile threat earlier that day, urging them to seek cover. Klitschko noted that missile debris ignited fires in the Obolon district, affecting vehicles and public spaces, including areas near a kindergarten. Concurrently, missile strikes were reported in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia, suggesting a coordinated assault from Russia. President Zelensky warned of a possible large-scale attack, emphasizing the readiness of Ukrainian defenses. These missile strikes are believed to be a response to a recent drone attack in Luhansk, which Russia claims resulted in numerous fatalities, a claim that Ukraine disputes.