On June 7, the conflict escalated significantly with Russian missile and drone attacks killing six and injuring 80 in Ukraine, particularly in Kyiv. President Zelenskyy reported that emergency responders were among the victims. In retaliation, Ukraine launched preemptive strikes on key Russian airfields, targeting military assets. Russia justified its strikes as a response to Ukrainian attacks on civilians, while military experts predicted a long recovery for Russia's air force resources due to significant losses. Tensions remain high as both nations continue their operations with heavy losses on both sides.
At least six people were killed in Russian missile and drone strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and across the country on Friday, with a further 80 people injured.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that three of the fatalities were emergency responders who died during a missile and drone attack on Kyiv.
The Ukrainian military launched preemptive strikes on Engels and Dyagilevo airfields, hitting Russian military-related targets in retaliation for strikes on Ukrainian civilians.
Western military experts indicated that it will take Russia years to replace the lost nuclear-capable bomber planes damaged in recent Ukrainian drone strikes.
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