War
The Russian army's casualties have exceeded 1.368 million soldiers
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,130 troops in the war against Ukraine. The Ukrainian Defence Forces have also destroyed dozens of pieces of military equipment, including three air defence systems.
Can you take shelter in tents in the underground? The underground service has issued a reminder of the safety rules
On the night of 2 June, a record 41,000 people took shelter in the Kyiv metro. Many Kyiv residents complained on social media that they had been forced to stand because there was not enough space due to the tents set up at the stations. In light of this, the Kyiv Metro issued a reminder of the rules for staying in the metro during an air raid alert.
Over the past year, production of Russian aircraft, including UAVs, has risen by 117% — Bloomberg
Demand for drones on the front line is boosting the Russian aviation sector — in April 2026, the volume of aircraft production in Russia, including drones, increased by 117% compared with the previous year.
The death toll from Russian attacks has risen in Kyiv and Dnipro
As a result of Russia’s large-scale attack on Ukraine on the night of 2 June, 17 people were killed in Kyiv and Dnipro.
Russian businesses have contributed 220 billion roubles to the budget for the war against Ukraine following a meeting with Putin
Major Russian business leaders have transferred 220 billion roubles to the federal budget in the form of voluntary contributions. According to media reports, this followed a closed-door meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and representatives of big business.
Yuriy Butusov explained what poses the greatest threat to soldiers on the front line
Yuriy Butusov stated that Russian drones have become one of the main threats to Ukrainian troops on the front line, yet insufficient systematic attention is being paid to defences against them.
What the Zeekr car showroom looks like following the Russian mass attack on Kyiv (photo)
The Russian combined attack on 2 June caused fires and destruction in the capital. The fire destroyed a building and cars at a showroom for Zeekr, a premium Chinese electric car brand.
The Ilsky Oil Refinery is on fire in the Krasnodar Region following a drone attack
On the night of 2 June, a fire broke out at the Ilsk oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai following a drone attack. The regional emergency response centre confirmed the fire.
Hezbollah has declared its readiness for a full ceasefire with Israel
Lebanon’s Speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri, has informed the administration of US President Donald Trump that Hezbollah is prepared to agree to an immediate and complete ceasefire with Israel. At the same time, the Israeli side doubts that such an initiative will be supported.
Air defence forces shot down 642 aerial targets during Russia’s large-scale attack on Ukraine
From the evening of 1 June, Russian forces launched a large-scale combined attack on Ukraine, using various types of missiles and hundreds of drones. Air defence forces shot down 642 aerial targets.
‘Zircons’ across Ukraine: why Russia is using anti-ship missiles
Russia is using ‘Zircon’ anti-ship missiles to strike Ukraine, as it is attempting to deploy its entire missile arsenal in various ways.
Russian troops attacked several regions of Ukraine overnight; there are casualties
On the night of 2 June, Russian forces launched strikes on several regions of Ukraine. The attacks have resulted in casualties, injuries and damage to civilian infrastructure.
