Russia's June 2, 2026 Attack on Ukraine
On June 2, 2026, Russia carried out a large-scale combined assault on Ukraine, deploying hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles. The capital, Kyiv, was the primary target, where the strikes killed 6 people and wounded over 60 others, including a three-year-old child. In Dnipro, the attack claimed 11 lives, among them a child and a State Emergency Service rescuer who was en route to a previous strike call. The estimated cost of this massive offensive is approximately $255.5 million.
During the night of June 2, 2026, Russia launched the attack using hundreds of attack drones along with dozens of ballistic, cruise, and anti-ship missiles. An air raid alert was issued in Kyiv at 12:59 PM due to the threat of incoming drones. Damage from the shelling was reported in eight districts of the capital, where the following types of sites were hit:
- residential buildings
- educational institutions
- medical facilities
- gas stations
- businesses
- other civilian infrastructure
Broader Context and Aftermath
This assault marks the latest phase in the full-scale invasion, which has now been ongoing in Ukraine for 1,560 days. A current map of air raid alerts across Ukraine is shown below: [iframe showing Ukraine's air raid alert map].
The attack highlights an escalation in military operations in Ukraine, particularly through the use of advanced technologies like drones. The situation remains tense across the country, as strikes on civilian infrastructure endanger the lives of ordinary people and worsen the humanitarian crisis. In response, the international community continues to discuss ways to bolster support for Ukraine in countering this aggression.
The recent drone and missile strikes are part of a larger trend of escalating attacks by Russia on Ukraine. Just days before this latest assault, a significant number of missiles and drones were launched, indicating a sustained campaign against civilian targets. For a deeper understanding of the scale and impact of these military operations, you can read more about the extensive use of aerial assaults in our coverage of Russia's missile and drone offensive.