Russian strikes kill 10 and wound 100 as Putin unleashes major Ukraine attack

WorldPolitics
2 Jun 2026 • 2:25 PM MYT
The Independent
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Russian strikes kill 10 and wound 100 as Putin unleashes major Ukraine attack

  • A major overnight Russian attack across Ukraine has resulted in 10 fatalities and nearly 100 people wounded.
  • Residents in multiple Ukrainian cities sought refuge in bomb shelters and underground metro stations as defence systems repelled attacks.
  • Kyiv experienced large explosions and plumes of smoke, with four people killed and 58 wounded, including children, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
  • Further explosions were reported in the capital after dawn, adding to the widespread destruction.
  • One local resident described the aftermath of a strike, with debris and smoke, as an “apocalypse”.

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