Massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine kills at least 11 people
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June 2, 2026

Massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine kills at least 11 people

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Russia carried out one of its largest air attacks on Ukraine on Tuesday. The attack included 73 missiles and 656 drones. Many cities were targeted, such as Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. The strikes hit both homes and important infrastructure around the country.

Officials said that at least 11 people died and many others were injured. In some cities, missiles hit tall apartment buildings and caused serious damage. Emergency services worked to rescue people, put out fires, and help those affected by the strikes.

Ukraine’s air defence systems stopped over 600 drones. However, some missiles passed through the defences and hit buildings. The attacks also damaged power supplies and transport networks. Many areas had power cuts, and aid groups are worried about how this will affect people in the future.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
carriedV/ˈkærid/

moved or transported from one place

targetedV/ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪd/

aimed at something specific; chosen as a goal

infrastructureN/ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər/

basic systems like roads, power, and buildings

OfficialsN/əˈfɪʃlz/

people who hold important government positions

defencesN/dɪˈfɛnsɪz/

protection systems against attacks; security

affectedV/əˈfɛktɪd/

changed or harmed by an event or situation

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Massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine kills at least 11 people

June 2, 2026~1 min read
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B1 Pre-Intermediate
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Russia carried out one of its largest air attacks on Ukraine on Tuesday. The attack included 73 missiles and 656 drones. Many cities were targeted, such as Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. The strikes hit both homes and important infrastructure around the country.

Officials said that at least 11 people died and many others were injured. In some cities, missiles hit tall apartment buildings and caused serious damage. Emergency services worked to rescue people, put out fires, and help those affected by the strikes.

Ukraine’s air defence systems stopped over 600 drones. However, some missiles passed through the defences and hit buildings. The attacks also damaged power supplies and transport networks. Many areas had power cuts, and aid groups are worried about how this will affect people in the future.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
carriedV/ˈkærid/

moved or transported from one place

targetedV/ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪd/

aimed at something specific; chosen as a goal

infrastructureN/ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər/

basic systems like roads, power, and buildings

OfficialsN/əˈfɪʃlz/

people who hold important government positions

defencesN/dɪˈfɛnsɪz/

protection systems against attacks; security

affectedV/əˈfɛktɪd/

changed or harmed by an event or situation

Ready to learn these 6 words?

About 8 minutes · 5 activities

Reading Quizzes

9 questions
Question 1 of 9
1 / 9

How many missiles did Russia use in the attack?

Choose an answer to continue

Great for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, IB, A-Level and everyday English speaking practice.

Speaking Tasks

5 questions