Russia Launches 265 Drones at Ukraine, Hitting Rail and Power Networks in 8 Oblasts
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Updated · Institute for the Study of War · Jun 2
Russia Launches 265 Drones at Ukraine, Hitting Rail and Power Networks in 8 Oblasts
5 articles · Updated · Institute for the Study of War · Jun 2
Ukrainian officials said Russia sent 265 drones overnight, with 27 reaching 18 locations and debris falling at 12 more sites.
Eight oblasts lost power after strikes damaged energy infrastructure, while officials also reported hits on residential and industrial sites in Chernihiv, Kharkiv and Odesa.
Ukrzaliznytsia said Russian attacks hit railway infrastructure and rolling stock 541 times in the first quarter, damaging 1,718 facilities, causing about $178 million in losses and cutting freight volumes 6.4%.
ISW said the rail attacks fit a broader Russian effort to disrupt Western aid deliveries and frontline logistics even as Moscow's spring-summer offensive has slowed sharply on the battlefield.
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656 Drones, 73 Missiles: Inside Russia’s Massive June 2026 Attack and Ukraine’s Adaptive Defense
Overview
On June 1-2, 2026, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, causing explosions in multiple cities and regions. Ukrainian air defense systems responded, but the strikes led to at least 11 deaths, over 100 injuries, and widespread fires. Civilian infrastructure suffered extensive damage, with multi-story residential buildings hit and power outages reported in Kyiv. In Zaporizhzhya, authorities received numerous reports of harm to homes and vehicles. This attack highlights the ongoing escalation and the severe impact on Ukrainian cities and civilians, as well as the challenges faced by Ukraine’s air defenses.