Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:39am on 03 Jun 2026,Wednesday International
Russia launched one of the largest aerial assaults of the Ukraine war, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in a massive overnight barrage targeting Kyiv and several other cities. Ukrainian authorities said the attack involved 656 drones and 73 missiles, with air defences intercepting a significant number of incoming weapons. The strikes killed civilians, injured many others and damaged critical infrastructure, leaving around 100,000 people without power. Dramatic footage showed multiple missile impacts in Kyiv within seconds. Russia described the operation as retaliation for alleged Ukrainian attacks, while Ukraine said civilian areas were heavily affected. The escalation highlights the intensifying aerial dimension of the conflict.
