On Wednesday, June 6, Russia launched a series of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, targeting various regions and cities. The attacks have been condemned internationally.
According to reports, the Russian military employed 452 missiles and drones in the attacks. Of these, 406 were intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses. The strikes were reported in 13 locations, with damage reported in 19.
The attacks have been confirmed in Kyiv, Ternopil, Lutsk, Chernihiv, Kremenchuk, and Poltava, among other regions.
The Russian attacks were condemned by the Ukrainian government, which called them acts of terrorism. The international community has also widely condemned the attacks, with many countries expressing support for Ukraine.
In response to the attacks, the Russian government stated that the strikes were aimed at military targets and infrastructure.
Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian President, also commented on the attacks, calling them a response to "terrorist attacks" by the Kyiv regime. Peskov also commented on the statements of former US President Donald Trump, who said that the war against Ukraine is an "existential question".
Trump also said that he does not agree with the statements of Putin, who is preparing to take responsibility for the war in Ukraine.