Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine Killing 22
On June 2, 2026, Russia initiated one of the largest aerial bombardments of the full-scale war, launching 656 drones and 73 missiles against multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. The strikes killed at least 22 people and wounded 130 others, causing extensive damage to residential buildings and energy infrastructure. President Zelenskyy renewed his appeal to the U.S. for additional Patriot interceptors as air defenses struggle to counter heavy ballistic missile barrages.
Date: June 2, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 22
Source: The Kyiv Independent