Russia exploits Ukraine's shortage of Patriots to strike with hypersonic missiles
Russia launched a significant missile attack on Ukraine, utilizing Iskander-M and Zircon missiles. The assault resulted in at least 23 fatalities and over 100 injuries, primarily affecting Kyiv and Dnipro. Ukrainian President Zelensky has called for increased support from Western allies to bolster air defense systems against such strikes.
- ▪Russia fired 41 missiles, including 33 Iskander-M and eight Zircon missiles, at Ukraine.
- ▪The attack resulted in at least 23 deaths and more than 100 injuries.
- ▪Ukrainian President Zelensky urged Western allies for more missile interceptors to protect against future attacks.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:58:42 +0200 |
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A man walks by the site of a Russian attack in the Podil district of Kyiv, on June 2, 2026. JĘDRZEJ NOWICKI FOR LE MONDE Russia launched a record number of Iskander-M and Zircon missiles at Ukraine on the morning of June 2, two weapons that are among the most effective at penetrating Kyiv's air defenses. Forty-one missiles struck Ukrainian territory, including 33 Iskander-M ballistic missiles and eight Zircon cruise missiles. The overnight barrage killed at least 23 people and wounded more than 100, according to a provisional death toll from Ukraine's State Emergency Service (DSNS). The brunt of the attack targeted the cities of Kyiv (five dead) and Dnipro (15 dead).
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