Ukraine’s Zelensky says new massive Russian attack possible this evening
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A resident standing at a site of a Russian drone and missile strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 2.
PHOTO: REUTERS
KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces could again launch a massive attack on Ukraine on the evening of June 2.
“According to our intelligence, another large-scale attack may occur tonight,” Zelensky said in his nightly video address, after overnight attacks by Russia’s military killed 22 people across the country.
“Please, I strongly urge you to pay attention to air raid alerts.”
Zelensky said 130 people had been injured in the overnight strikes, in which he said more than 70 missiles and 650 drones had been deployed.
Russia launched new attacks throughout the day on June 2, deploying a further 100 drones.
“Unfortunately, the current level of supplies for our air defence does not enable us to intercept a significant portion of the missiles,” he said.
“All partners together, and everyone in Europe, must continue working to ensure that Ukraine receives air defence missiles, the necessary systems, vital intelligence and other resources that help save lives.” REUTERS
A man carrying his dog at the site of a Russian strike on a residential area in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 2.
PHOTO: EPA
