**Russia Launches Largest Nighttime Drone Strike of the War, Targets Dnipro with Missiles**
In a brazen display of military might, Russia launched 479 aerial weapons, including seven missiles and hundreds of drones, on Ukraine overnight on June 1st. This marks the largest drone and attack since the full-scale invasion began, according to Ukraine’s Air Force.
The drone attack injured four civilians, but one of the missiles reportedly hit a military training facility in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, killing 12 soldiers and injuring dozens others. The strikes caused impacts in 18 separate locations across Ukraine, with civilian targets being prioritized by Russian forces.
**US Pushes for Talks as Russia Continues Air Attacks**
This comes as US President Donald Trump pushes for talks between Kyiv and Moscow, allegedly to end the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. The second round of low-level negotiations are expected tomorrow. While Trump has not approved any new sanctions against Russia since taking office in January, Russia continues its deliberate daily air attacks on residential areas and civilian infrastructure.
**Russia’s Military Might: A Detailed Breakdown**
Between 19:30 on May 31st and the early hours of June 1st, Russian forces attacked with 472 Shahed-type strike UAVs and decoy drones from directions in Russia. Additionally, three Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles were launched from Kursk and Voronezh oblasts, and four cruise missiles – including Kh-101 and Iskander-K types – were fired.
**Ukraine’s Air Defense Response**
Air defense forces responded using aviation, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare systems, drone units, and mobile fire groups. As of 13:30, a total of 385 aerial threats were reportedly neutralized, including 210 Shahed-type UAVs and three Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles.
**Regional Impact: Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa**
In Kyiv Oblast, local authorities reported that 15 Russian drones were shot down. Ten detached houses were damaged in Bila Tserkva district, but no casualties were reported.
In Zaporizhzhia, seven Shahed drone strikes and one missile hit the city and surrounding area between 04:06 and 04:33. Three civilians – two women and a man – were injured and received medical aid. Private homes and critical infrastructure were damaged.
The Zaporizhzhia regional prosecutor’s office opened an investigation into a war crime under Article 438 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code.
In Odesa Oblast, Shahed drones struck Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district. A fire broke out but was extinguished by emergency workers. No injuries or deaths were reported.
**Missile Strike on Dnipropetrovsk: 12 Killed, Over 60 Wounded**
On June 1st, the Russian army launched a missile strike on a Ukrainian Ground Forces training unit in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, according to Ukraine’s Ground Forces command. As of 12:50, 12 servicemen were confirmed dead and over 60 wounded.
Commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces, General Mykhailo Drapatyi, announced his resignation, stating that he “failed to ensure full execution of my orders.”
**Conclusion**
Russia’s relentless air attacks on Ukraine continue to cause significant human suffering and economic losses. The international community must take note of these brazen displays of military might and hold Russia accountable for its actions.
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