Russia’s mass strike on Ukraine on the night of June 1 to 2 was aimed at taking advantage of Patriot interceptor shortages and distract from Russia’s inability to secure its deep rear from Ukrainian long-range strikes, as well as from its battlefield setbacks. — Ukrinform.

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on June 2, 2026

Russia’s mass strike on Ukraine on the night of June 1 to 2 was aimed at taking advantage of Patriot interceptor shortages and distract from Russia’s inability to secure its deep…