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Russia launches 656 drones, hypersonic missiles against civilian targets

6/2/2026

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Russia launched 656 drones, 73 missiles and deployed the Oreshnik hypersonic missile system for the third time, a Mach-10 weapon evading Patriot defenses.
The strikes hit political, cultural and financial sites to demoralize the population.
Ukraine’s improvised digital and drone tactics have begun targeting Russian supply routes and Crimea’s water infrastructure.
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said Ukraine’s economy contracted about 8 % from 2020-2024, contradicting earlier growth claims.

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Story summary

Russia launched 656 drones, 73 missiles and deployed the Oreshnik hypersonic missile system for the third time, a Mach-10 weapon evading Patriot defenses.
The strikes hit political, cultural and financial sites to demoralize the population.
Ukraine’s improvised digital and drone tactics have begun targeting Russian supply routes and Crimea’s water infrastructure.
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said Ukraine’s economy contracted about 8 % from 2020-2024, contradicting earlier growth claims.