Stories from Kyiv · Ukraine

Ukraine has unveiled an ambitious plan to produce 20 million drones annually.

The Kremlin is talking about a new 'paradigm' in the Ukraine war, accusing Kyiv of 'acts of terror'. Russia also accused Kyiv of committing 'acts of terrorism'.

Ukraine reported that 175 soldiers have returned to Ukraine as part of a prisoner exchange with Russia. Russia attacked Ukraine with 198 drones overnight. Ukrainian forces shot down 189 of the drones, representing 95% of the incoming aerial weapons.

Yaroslav Ivanov, a 23-year-old Ukrainian musician, writer, and soldier, was killed on May 31 while fighting on the front line. He was known by the call sign 'Varnak'.

May saw the highest number of Russian and Ukrainian drone attacks and interceptions. The UN Chief condemned a Russian missile and drone attack that killed 22 people in Ukraine. The source did not specify the exact number of incidents.

Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine in recent times, with scenes of the aftermath emerging from Kyiv. The source mentioned the assault involved drones. The Progress plant in Michurinsk, Tambov region, was reportedly hit by Ukrainian strikes on June 3.

Nighttime footage from local channels shows multiple large explosions in Kyiv last night. The number of people injured in Russia's large-scale attack on Kyiv has risen to 90. Scenes from the aftermath of Russia's latest attack on Kyiv were shared.

Civilian casualty figures in 2026 are approximately 20% higher than for the same period in 2025, according to the UN.

Air raid alerts were announced in Kyiv and several other regions of Ukraine. Germany stated that Hungary will soon lift its blockade on EU loans for Ukraine. No further information regarding the nature of the facility or the targeting event was provided.

Ukraine is constructing a decentralized 'energy cells' system to enhance the security of its energy infrastructure.