At least 18 killed in heavy Russian attack on Ukrainian cities
Russia launched more than 600 drones and 73 missiles, and Ukrainian officials said the barrage killed 18 people and wounded more than 100.
- On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Russia launched a massive missile and drone strike against Ukraine, killing at least 18 civilians. The bombardment hit Kyiv, Dnipro, and other cities, damaging residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.
- Russian warnings of "systematic" attacks on Kyiv preceded the strike, issued after a drone attack on a dormitory in Russian-held Luhansk last month. President Vladimir Putin escalated aerial campaigns to exploit Ukraine's air defense shortages.
- During the assault, Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 602 drones and 40 missiles. The attack wounded more than 100 people across the country.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to Washington for additional Patriot missile interceptors, describing the attack as an "explicit statement" that Ukraine requires protection. Western allies condemned the strikes and pledged continued support.
- Grinding attrition has become the norm as this attack marks a significant escalation in the four-year war. Analysts note Russia's strategy exploits Ukraine's depleted air defense stocks to maintain relentless aerial pressure.
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