Russian forces launched a massive drone assault on Ukraine overnight on 4 June, deploying 95 strike drones and decoy aircraft across multiple oblasts.

Ukrainian air defenses destroyed 61 Russian drones, according to the Air Force Command.

The attack targeted Kharkiv, Odesa, Sumy Oblast, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, and Donetsk Oblast. Russian aircraft struck seven locations across the country.

Russian forces attack Ukraine daily with various types of weapon. Russian leadership denies that its army deliberately targets civilian infrastructure during the full-scale war, killing civilians and destroying hospitals, schools, kindergartens, and energy and water supply facilities. Ukrainian authorities and international organizations classify these strikes as war crimes by the Russian Federation and emphasize their deliberate nature.

Kharkiv under fire

Kharkiv bore the brunt of the attack. Russian forces used nine Shahed drones and two missiles of undetermined type against the city, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said.

The attack lasted 90 minutes. Russian forces struck civilian infrastructure, enterprises, residential buildings, a car service station, and a park across seven locations in Novobavarian district.

According to the Situation Center, missile strikes occurred in the Novobavarian district at a civilian enterprise.

A 30-year-old man was injured in the attack, according to Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov.

The strikes damaged a civilian enterprise workshop and caused a major fire at another facility. A car service station burned down along with a private house, garage, and outbuilding. Seven nearby homes sustained damage.

Ground crews found an unexploded Shahed drone. The attack damaged electrical networks and burned 600 square meters of grass.

Odesa hit by drone wwarm

Russian forces conducted a mass drone attack on Odesa overnight. Air defenses destroyed most targets, but civilian infrastructure sustained damage, Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper said.

“There is damage to civilian infrastructure in the city, including residential buildings and a car service station,” Kiper said.

One person suffered a leg injury. Nine people sought psychological support following the attack, according to govenror.

Sumy Oblast factory targeted

Russian drones struck a bioethanol production plant in Sumy Oblast’s Lebedyn community. The attack caused fires and damaged cisterns, leading to depressurization and molasses spillage.

Approximately 10 private houses were destroyed in the assault. Specialists are assessing environmental consequences of the incident. No casualties were reported, according to Sumy Oblast Military Administration.

At least 12 drone impacts were recorded in the oblast during the night attack.

Air  defense response

Ukrainian forces deployed aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, drone systems, and mobile fire groups to repel the assault. The defense destroyed 36 drones with fire weapons and neutralized 25 others through electronic warfare systems.

Russia has conducted nightly drone attacks on Ukraine. The previous night of 2-3 June, Russian forces launched over 110 drones from five directions.