MOSCOW, July 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Two people were killed on Friday in Ukrainian strikes targeting two Russian regions close to the border, local authorities said, a day after a massive Russian attack on Kyiv left at least 30 dead.

Belgorod city mayor Valentin Demidov said in a statement on Telegram that Ukraine had "carried out a missile strike" on Friday morning.

"Unfortunately, a female resident was killed," he said, alleging that the attack had targeted "civilian infrastructure" and caused water and electricity shortages in the city of more than 300,000.

In the Bryansk region, a man was killed and two other people were injured Friday in drone attacks, according to acting regional governor Yegor Kovalchuk.

In total, Russia shot down 155 Ukrainian drones overnight from Thursday to Friday over its regions and the annexed Crimea, according to the Russian Defence Ministry.

On Thursday, Russia unleashed one of the most intense drone and missile attacks to hit the Ukrainian capital since the start of its large-scale offensive against Ukraine in February 2022.

At least 30 people were killed in Kyiv, according to a toll provided Friday by rescue services.