Russian forces launched a wave of drone and missile attacks across several Ukrainian cities, killing 22 people [1].
The scale of the assault underscores the ongoing volatility of the conflict and the persistent threat to civilian populations in urban centers.
According to reports, the strikes involved hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles [1]. The offensive resulted in 22 deaths and 130 injuries [1, 2]. Other reports listed the number of injured as more than 100 [3], though the higher figure of 130 is cited by Reuters via MSN [2].
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow might launch a new attack for a second consecutive night [2]. The Ukrainian leader has also called on Washington to provide Patriot missiles to bolster national defenses [3].
These attacks occurred early on Tuesday, June 2, 2024 [2]. The strikes hit various cities across the country, though specific city names were not provided in the reports.
Zelensky said, "Moscow may launch a new attack for a second consecutive night" [2].
He said that he is requesting Patriot missiles from the U.S. to protect Ukrainian airspace [3].
A reporter for France 24 Arabic said, "22 people were killed and 130 others were injured in Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities" [1].
“Russian forces launched a wave of drone and missile attacks across several Ukrainian cities, killing 22 people.”
The use of high-volume drone swarms combined with missile strikes suggests a Russian strategy aimed at overwhelming Ukrainian air defenses. By targeting multiple cities simultaneously, Moscow increases the pressure on infrastructure and civilian morale, while Zelensky's urgent request for Patriot systems highlights a critical gap in the current defensive capabilities against such coordinated aerial campaigns.
