Armed Forces of Ukraine

On the night of June 4, Russia launched 95 Shahed-type ударних БпЛА at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 61 drones, 36 of which were shot down over various regions of the country.

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders have eliminated more than a thousand Russian soldiers. Dozens of tanks, armored fighting vehicles, artillery systems and other equipment of the occupiers were also destroyed.

In the waters of the Black Sea, there are enemy ships with Kalibr-type missiles, with a total salvo of up to 12 missiles. The threat of shelling for Ukraine remains.

Mykhailo Drapatyi will head the Joint Forces, Robert Brovdi will head the Unmanned Systems Forces, and Vadym Sukharevskyi will modernize the "East" command.

Ukrainian assault troops of the 225th OShP eliminated a well-fortified company strong point of the occupiers in the Kursk direction. The RB-301B electronic warfare station was also hit and enemy guns with ammunition were destroyed.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree appointing Robert Brovdi as the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The corresponding decree No. 386/2024 has already been published.

According to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, the total losses of Russian troops at the front since the beginning of 2025 amounted to 200,000 people. On June 2, the occupiers lost 1,100 soldiers and 12 aircraft in a day.

An air alert has been declared throughout Ukraine for the second time today due to the take-off of a Russian MiG-31K fighter jet. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a missile threat.

Thanks to philanthropists, children received rehabilitation courses, medicines, and nutrition. Since the beginning of the war, "DobroDiy" has provided assistance worth almost UAH 132 million.

Russia handed over to Ukraine a draft "peace memorandum" with demands for the withdrawal of troops from 4 regions, recognition of occupied Crimea as Russian, neutrality and reduction of the army.

The SBU and the National Police detained six accomplices of the Russian Federation who set fire to energy facilities, Ukrzaliznytsia and AFU vehicles in various regions. They face life imprisonment.

Head coach of "Kryvbas" Yuriy Vernydub and his staff left the team. In 2023/2024, the club took third place in the UPL under the leadership of Vernydub.

Russian troops are trying to advance deeper into the Sumy region with infantry groups, actively shelling the positions of the Armed Forces. The enemy uses aircraft and tries to break through on ATVs.

Ukrainian soldiers have destroyed another Russian Tor-M2 anti-aircraft missile system worth approximately $25 million. The strike on the enemy SAM system was guided by intelligence officers from the "Black Forest" brigade.

On June 2, the second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Istanbul. Ukraine handed over a document to the Russian Federation with the terms of a ceasefire, but Russia did not provide feedback.

A reprint of the book "Frontline Kobzar", illustrated by the fallen defender of Ukraine Serhiy Pushchenko, was presented in Kaniv. The book's circulation is 300 copies, some of which will go to charity for the army.

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated more than 1,100 Russian soldiers. Dozens of units of enemy equipment were also destroyed, including tanks, artillery systems, and UAVs.

The US State Department confirmed that Rubio's conversation with Lavrov took place at the request of Russia. They discussed the negotiations in Istanbul and the achievement of a lasting peace.

Ukraine will offer a complete ceasefire at negotiations with Russia on Monday, June 2. Zelenskyy reported that the Russian Federation has not submitted its "memorandum" to any party.

On Sunday, June 01, 107 battles took place at the front. The hottest was in the Pokrovsky direction, where the enemy carried out 47 assaults. The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 145 invaders and destroyed a lot of equipment.

In May 2025, Russian troops increased the number of offensive operations by 19%. The most difficult day was May 4, when the enemy carried out 269 assaults.

Air raid alert declared for the second time this evening in Kyiv and many regions of Ukraine. The reason is the threat of the use of ballistic weapons from the northeast.

On Sunday evening, the Russian delegation landed in Istanbul to participate in negotiations with Ukraine. The meeting of the delegations is scheduled for June 2 at 13:00 in the Çırağan Palace.

The Russian army shelled the Samara district with missiles, and the Nikopol district with artillery and drones. Infrastructure, a five-story building and a minibus were damaged.

According to media reports, Kyiv informed Washington about the details of Operation "Spiderweb" before it began. At the same time, the White House denied information about awareness of the special operation.

Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on the composition of the Ukrainian delegation for negotiations with Russia in Istanbul on June 2. The delegation includes representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the Presidential Office and the Armed Forces.

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are deterring the advance of Russian troops, 83 combat clashes have been recorded. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where fierce battles are ongoing.

Lieutenant General Drapatiy submitted a resignation report from the position of Commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine after the death of 12 soldiers at the 239th training ground. He took responsibility for the tragedy.

On the night of June 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 479 air attack weapons. Air defense forces shot down 210 "Shaheds" and 3 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles.

On June 1, the enemy launched a missile strike on the location of the Ground Forces training unit. 12 soldiers were killed, more than 60 were injured, and an investigation is underway.