Strike Ukraine kills 18 in overnight drone and missile barrage
Russia carried out a strike Ukraine overnight that involved hundreds of drones and missiles directed at multiple cities. The assault took place on June 2 and produced immediate reports of deaths and widespread disruption.
Attack Overview
Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles in the overnight operation that struck Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. Reports placed the total at over 600 drones and 70 missiles, confirming the scale of the coordinated launch on June 2. [3][4]
Casualties and Damage
The attack killed 18 people across multiple cities and wounded more than 100 others. In Kyiv alone the strikes left 140,000 residents without power. [2][3]
Rescue teams search rubble after Russian strikes killed 18 across Ukraine. — Source: taipei-times
Russian Justification
Russia stated that the overnight strike Ukraine was carried out in response to Kyiv's "terrorist acts." Officials framed the action as a direct reply to prior incidents attributed to Ukraine. [5]
Recent Attack Pattern
Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks, with the June 2 operation forming part of that sustained escalation. Multiple cities were hit in the same overnight window. [4]
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What to watch next: Further strikes remain possible as Russia continues its current pattern of intensified operations against Ukrainian cities.
