Russia launches large-scale overnight attacks across Ukraine, killing 12-plus civilians

Russia conducted widespread overnight attacks on multiple Ukrainian cities on June 2, 2026, killing more than a dozen people and injuring over 100, according to DW News. The strikes targeted civilian areas across the country, marking another escalation in the ongoing conflict. Ukraine continues to face sustained Russian military pressure, with civilian casualties mounting as the war enters its fifth year. The attacks underscore the persistent threat to Ukrainian civilians and the absence of near-term diplomatic resolution.