Russia Launches Large-Scale Drone, Missile Attacks on Kyiv Region, Olenya Air Base Explodes Near Ukraine Border

On the night of June 1, Russian forces launched a massive combined attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region using drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, resulting in multiple explosions and active air defense responses. Kyiv experienced several explosions with air defense systems intercepting many incoming drones, while no civilian casualties were reported despite damage to private homes in the Bila Tserkva district and critical infrastructure damage in Zaporizhzhia, where three people were injured. Ukrainian officials emphasized the increasing use of strike drones by Russia against peaceful settlements, with emergency services working to assess damage and assist affected residents. Concurrently, multiple explosions were reported near the Olenya Air Base in Russia’s Murmansk region, close to the Ukraine border, though details on that incident remain limited. Ukrainian authorities urged residents to remain in shelters amidst the ongoing threat, highlighting the high risk posed by continued missile and drone attacks. The situation reflects the escalating intensity and technological complexity of Russian assaults on Ukrainian territory.