Russia Accuses Ukraine of 'New Chapter in Crimes' After Deadly Drone Attack

Russia accused Ukraine of initiating "a new chapter in its crimes" following a drone attack on a five-story college building that reportedly killed 21 students. Russian President Vladimir Putin convened a Kremlin meeting to address the incident, emphasizing that the college was not a military facility but housed students on lower floors and residents on upper levels.

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opened a new chapter in its crimes

Russia's Investigative Committee head, Alexander Bastrykin, stated that Ukrainian drones used Starlink antennas for targeting, indicating "deliberate action." He cited figures of 7,723 civilian deaths and over 30,000 injuries since the conflict began in 2014, with Ukrainian forces allegedly attacking educational facilities 2,116 times. At a UN Security Council meeting, Russia presented evidence of the attack, but European members reportedly did not comment, with Latvia's UN representative denying any attack occurred.

In retaliation, Russia launched its most significant coordinated missile and drone assault of the year on June 2nd, striking 149 areas across Ukraine, from Odessa to Khmelnytskyi, with a focus on Kyiv and Belaya Tserkov. Western observers described this as a severe attack that damaged numerous military-industrial facilities, ammunition depots, air bases, and energy infrastructure.

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deliberate action

Ukraine, in turn, reported intercepting 158 drones across Russia on June 2nd, with 22 targeting Moscow. The front lines have seen minimal movement, with Ukraine claiming to have regained more territory than lost in May. Both sides acknowledge Ukrainian advances in Zaporizhzhia and Russian advances in Donetsk. Military analysts note that drones now dominate the battlefield, creating a "deep gray zone" extending up to 20 kilometers, where positions are interspersed and subjected to continuous drone attacks.

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The front lines have slowed down significantly due to drones completely controlling the battlefield.