Event Brief
Russia says overnight Ukraine strike responded to 'terrorist acts'
Filed: Jun 02, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Summary: Russia’s Defence Ministry said its overnight strike on Ukraine targeted Ukrainian military sites in response to alleged attacks on Russia.
WHO: Russia’s Defence Ministry
WHAT: Said its overnight strike on Ukraine was a response to what it called 'terrorist acts' and that it struck Ukrainian military targets
WHEN: Jun 02, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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