Zelenskyy asks Trump to send missiles after Russian strikes across Ukraine
Recent Russian air raids across Ukraine have resulted in multiple casualties and significant damage. Major cities such as Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv were targeted, with at least five fatalities reported. Ukrainian officials have warned residents to remain vigilant as further strikes are anticipated.
- ▪At least five people were killed and dozens injured in Russian air raids on major Ukrainian cities.
- ▪In Dnipro, four people died and 16 were injured due to a missile attack on residential buildings.
- ▪Kyiv's mayor reported one death and 29 injuries, with a 24-storey apartment building collapsing after a suspected missile strike.
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A child sits at the site of Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv. Photograph: Valentyn Ogirenko/ReutersView image in fullscreenA child sits at the site of Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv. Photograph: Valentyn Ogirenko/ReutersUkraineDeadly air raids across Ukraine after warnings of Russian strike waveKyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv hit, with apartment buildings among the targets according to officials, after president said intelligence predicted ‘massive strike’ Guardian staff and agenciesMon 1 Jun 2026 23.24 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleRussian air raids on major Ukrainian centres including Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv killed at least five people and wounded dozens by early morning on Tuesday, authorities said.Four people were killed and 16 injured in a Russian attack on…
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