Large-scale Russian aerial assault on Ukraine, ~June 1–2 2026

What we know

• A major Russian aerial assault struck Ukraine on the night of June 1–2, 2026, with at least 22 people killed and approximately 130 injured according to one report.
• Explosions were reported in Kyiv, consistent with intelligence warnings of a mass attack.
• An earlier wave of Russian strikes on or around June 1 killed at least five people, with a subsequent report citing at least nine killed and dozens wounded.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky previously warned of Russia preparing a new large-scale attack (May 29).
• Life in Kyiv continued despite the attacks, though the strikes caused nationwide grief according to reports.