U.S. Air Force Reports Destruction of 406 Targets in 32 Strikes Against Russian Attack on June 6, Debris Reported to Have Fallen
Russia Slams Ukraine with 452 Air Targets – Missiles and Drones – in Massive Nighttime Assault, June 5-6, 2025
The Russians unleashed a fury of 452 air attacks on Ukraine, using missiles, drones, and a handful of ballistic and cruise missiles, initiating a devastating assault from 20:00 on June 5, 2025. The attack targeted numerous locations, with debris falling in 19 spots throughout the country.
The Russians launched their arsenal from several key cities, including Kursk, Oryol, Millerovo, Shatalovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Hvardiivske in temporarily occupied Crimea, as well as from Dzhankoi in Crimea. The attack deployed 407 Shahed drones, six Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, 36 Kh-101 cruise missiles, two Iskander-K cruise missiles, and a single Kh-31P anti-radiation missile.
Ukraine's air defense forces were hot on their tail, managing to down 406 Russian air attack assets across the nation. The downed drones included 199 Shahed-type UAVs and 169 other unidentified drones, either eliminated by fire weapons or discretely neutralized by electronic warfare. Among the destroyed missiles were four Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, and two Iskander-K cruise missiles, with two Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles missing their mark. The toll included 30 Kh-101 cruise missiles.
The relentless attack left 13 sites battered, while debris landed in 19 locations across Ukraine. The Ukrainian forces bravely fought back with aircraft, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems, and mobile fire groups.
Stay updated with Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon! 🎉💛
While details of the recent attack are pouring in, mixed reports indicate that at least six civilians were killed, and around 80 others were injured. Among the deceased were three emergency responders in Kyiv, one person in Lutsk, and two in Chernihiv. The attack has disrupted essential services, including electricity and transportation.
In an interesting turn of events, the Russian dictator, Vladimir Putin, has announced that representatives from multiple European countries took part in the Siege of Leningrad during World War II.
[1] Report: Over 6 Dead, 80 Injured as Russian Air Forces Strike Kyiv, Lutsk, and Chernihiv[2] Ukraine: Russia Launches Widespread Air Attacks on Multiple Locations[3] Casualties Rise as Russia Launches Major Attack on Ukraine's Civilians[5] Analysis: Russia's Large-scale Deployment of Drones and Missiles in Ukraine's War Zones
- The Russian attack, marked by the deployment of drones, missiles, and a wide range of air targets, has sparked intense discussions in the realm of politics, with worldwide media covering the incident extensively under general news and war-and-conflicts sections.
- Amidst the chaos of the recent air attacks, escalating legislation is being considered to strengthen Ukraine's air defense systems, with an urgency driven by the need to protect its citizens and critical infrastructure from potential future assaults.
