During the attack on June 2, Kyiv residents took cover in the overcrowded metro with tents. The enemy deployed 729 targets, causing casualties and significant destruction.
Strikes on the Russian military-industrial complex make it possible to stop the production of critical weapon components. By 2026, Russia plans to produce over 100,000 attack drones.
Air defense shot down 40 missiles and 602 drones during a massive attack on Ukraine. The main strike targeted Kyiv, with hits recorded at 38 locations.
Russian troops struck a hospital in Konotop, damaging the medical facility's building. There are no casualties or injuries among the public as a result of the attack.
In Kharkiv and Lozova, gas stations were damaged due to UAV attacks, and a station employee was wounded. The enemy struck Merefa with a missile; emergency services are working at the scene.
As a result of UAV attacks on the Chernihiv region, eight people were wounded, including three children. The enemy hit a community center, enterprises, and energy facilities.
Occupiers attacked Kharkiv and Bohodukhiv with drones, damaging houses and garages. Over the past day, nine civilians were wounded as a result of shelling in the region.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 265 drones of various types, of which air defense neutralized 228 units. 27 hits were recorded at 18 locations; the enemy attack is ongoing.
Experts identified the drone debris in Galați as a Russian Geran-2 type drone. Nicușor Dan stated that the RF bears responsibility for this incident.
The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, suggests the expulsion of the Russian ambassador due to the drone crash in Galați. Previously, the country had already closed the Russian consulate in Constanța.
The Russian Federation has launched 16 Rassvet satellites into orbit to create a Starlink analog. For the system to operate stably, the enemy needs to launch more than 200 spacecraft.
On the night of May 31, air defense neutralized 212 out of 229 enemy drones. 14 hits were recorded across 11 locations, and debris falls occurred in five places.
Zelenskyy warned of the ongoing threat of a massive strike on Ukraine. Air defense and aviation are in full readiness to repel enemy attacks.
In Galați, Romania, a Russian drone hit a house and injured two people. ISW claims a deliberate violation of the Alliance's airspace by Russia.
On the night of May 30, air defense destroyed 284 targets, including 5 missiles and 279 drones. Nine UAV hits were recorded across seven different locations.
Putin declared readiness to investigate the drone crash in Romania after evidence is provided. Romanian authorities have already identified the drone as Russian.
Zakharova called Romania's accusations groundless due to an alleged lack of evidence. Bucharest and NATO confirmed the strike by a Russian Geran-2 type drone.
Zelenskyy offered assistance to Romania following a Russian drone strike on a residential building. The President called on the EU to strengthen sanctions against the aggressor.
The Russian Geran-2 drone was in Romanian airspace for four minutes. It was not shot down due to the risk it posed to the city of Galați in particular.
On the night of May 29, the enemy launched 232 UAVs and a ballistic missile. Air defense forces neutralized 217 drones; hits by the missile and 14 unmanned aerial vehicles were recorded.
Russia is installing EW systems on Shaheds to suppress Ukrainian interceptor drones. The modernized drones are already attacking critical infrastructure.
Overnight, the enemy launched a Kinzhal missile and 147 strike drones of various types. Air defense forces neutralized 138 UAVs; hits by the missile and 9 UAVs were recorded.
Zelenskyy informed Trump about the strike of two "Oreshnik" missiles on Ukraine on May 24. He urged the US to urgently provide Patriot systems and PAC-3 missiles.
At night, Chernihiv was attacked by drones, with 15 explosions recorded. A woodworking enterprise, a logistics company, and critical infrastructure were damaged.
On the night of May 27, Russia launched 163 drones, 150 of which were shot down or suppressed. 8 hits were recorded across 7 locations, and falling debris was reported in 4 places.
Pavlo Yelizarov stated there is a rapid increase in the number of Shahed drones during attacks. The mass scale and changing enemy tactics are complicating the work of air defense systems.
The Russian military-industrial complex has limitations in missile production, which constrains the intensity of attacks on Kyiv. The main problem for the Armed Forces of Ukraine remains the shortage of missiles for Patriot systems.
As a result of a Geran UAV strike on Zaporizhzhia, the number of wounded has risen to 12 people. Among the victims are an infant and police officers; buildings were also damaged.
Air defense shot down 111 enemy drones out of 122 launched during the night attack. Hits were recorded at 11 locations; the enemy continues to launch new UAVs.
The new Geran-4 has a range of only 450 km and requires more expensive components. The drone's reinforced fuselage has significantly complicated its mass production.
