Russia Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on Kyiv and Other Ukrainian Cities
On June 2, Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, resulting in at least nine deaths and dozens of injuries. The attacks caused significant damage to residential buildings and infrastructure, with fires and power outages reported. Kyiv officials confirmed ballistic missile strikes and ongoing rescue operations amid air raid alerts. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy had warned of a possible large-scale Russian offensive days earlier, urging citizens to stay vigilant and seek shelter.