In the early hours of June 2, Russian forces initiated a new wave of combined strikes against Ukraine, marked by the launch of Kalibr cruise missiles.
Military sources reported that these missile launches originated from the Caspian Sea. The missiles are expected to enter Ukrainian airspace around 2:00 AM.
Authorities issued a warning shortly after midnight, stating, “Attention! Kalibr cruise missiles have been launched from the Caspian Sea. The estimated time of entry into Ukrainian airspace is around two o’clock in the morning. Please follow our updates and heed air raid alerts.”
Monitoring channels indicated that approximately 16 Kalibr missiles were launched, although this information has not been officially confirmed.
In addition to missile strikes, Ukrainian regions are facing drone attacks, with multiple groups of drones detected across various areas. As of 12:20 AM, the air raid alert map reflects these ongoing threats.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned the public on the evening of June 1 about the possibility of a new large-scale attack, urging citizens to remain vigilant and adhere to safety protocols.
The last significant combined assault on Ukraine occurred on May 24, when Russian forces deployed an unprecedented 690 aerial targets, including various types of ballistic missiles such as Zircon, Kinzhal, and Iskander-M, along with Kh-101 cruise missiles and 600 drones, primarily targeting Kyiv.
Russian forces have launched a series of missile strikes against Ukraine, including Kalibr cruise missiles from the Caspian Sea. This follows a warning from President Zelensky about potential large-scale attacks, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region.