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01.06.2025

01.06.2025Day Ukraine Crippled Russia's Bomber Fleet

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 01.06.2025.

It displays 80 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

01.06.2025Day Ukraine Crippled Russia's Bomber Fleet
Ukrainian media devoted extensive coverage to Operation "Spider Web," an 18-month planned SBU operation that destroyed over 40 Russian strategic bombers across five military airfields using drones launched from concealed trucks. Reports claimed the strike eliminated 34% of Russia's bomber fleet in a $7 billion blow, with Zelensky describing it as results that would "enter history textbooks."

The operation coincided with diplomatic developments as Ukraine released its full Istanbul negotiation memorandum, revealing positions including no commitment to avoid NATO membership and using current front lines as starting points. Zelensky approved the Ukrainian delegation composition for upcoming talks.

Earlier, Russian forces struck a Ukrainian Ground Forces training center, killing 12 and wounding 60 personnel. Military reports continued showing intense fighting with 166 clashes, concentrated in Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors. Ground Forces Commander Drapatiy submitted his resignation amid the military developments.
01.06.2025

04:25Russian Shaheds Strike Zaporizhzhia Infrastructure

The newspapers report on intensified Russian attacks against Zaporizhzhia's critical infrastructure, with multiple sources confirming strikes using at least 7 Shahed drones that damaged infrastructure facilities and caused casualties (Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Meanwhile, concerns about potential summer blackouts dominate domestic discussions as energy security remains precarious (Glavcom). Military recruitment reforms showed progress with Ground Forces announcing that only 11% of reported incidents at territorial recruitment centers were confirmed in May, with personnel decisions already made regarding some cases (Liga.net). The prisoner exchange documentation continues, highlighting ongoing efforts to return Ukrainian military personnel from Russian captivity (Radio Svoboda).
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09:06Railway Sabotage Escalates Before Istanbul Peace Talks

The newspapers report on renewed diplomatic momentum as Kellogg explains negotiation requirements for both Ukraine and Russia, with potential Istanbul talks approaching despite Putin's unchanged maximalist demands (Glavcom, UNIAN). Sabotage activities intensified with two railway bridge collapses in Russia killing seven people, followed by Ukrainian forces detonating a military train near occupied Melitopol (Kyiv Post, Pravda). Fighting continues with 166 clashes reported in the past day, concentrated in Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors (Ukrinform). Russian media promotes anti-peace messaging, describing peace and security as "from the Antichrist" to normalize prolonged warfare (Radio Svoboda).
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11:56Ukrainian Drones Hit 40 Russian Strategic Bombers

The newspapers report on Ukraine's Security Service conducting a major drone operation targeting Russian military airfields, with sources confirming over 40 strategic bombers damaged across multiple bases (Glavcom, Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform). The strikes hit both strategic bombardment aircraft and long-range reconnaissance planes in what appears to be the largest coordinated attack on Russian aviation assets reported. Simultaneously, Russian forces struck a Ukrainian Ground Forces training center, killing 12 and wounding 60 personnel (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). The aviation strikes occurred as diplomatic efforts continue toward potential Istanbul talks, following earlier railway bridge collapses in Russia that killed seven people.
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15:56Operation Web Destroys 40 Russian Bombers

The newspapers report on Ukraine's Security Service executing Operation "Web," a coordinated drone strike that destroyed over 40 Russian strategic bombers across five military airfields after 18 months of preparation (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Ukrinform UA). The operation targeted Belaya, Diaghilevo, Olenya and Ivanovo airbases in what sources describe as ending Russian "impunity." Simultaneously, diplomatic preparations advanced as Zelensky approved Ukraine's delegation for second Istanbul talks, led again by Umerov with three additional officials added (Liga.net). Reuters reports Ukraine will propose neutrality and reparations during negotiations (UNIAN). Military leadership changes occurred as Ground Forces Commander Drapatiy submitted his resignation (Pravda).
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18:39Ukraine Releases Full Istanbul Memorandum

The newspapers report on Ukraine's release of its complete negotiation memorandum for upcoming Istanbul talks, revealing key positions including no commitment to avoid NATO membership, gradual sanctions relief for Russia, and using current front lines as negotiation starting points (Liga.net). This diplomatic development coincides with widespread coverage of Operation "Spider Web's" impact, with Russia's Defense Ministry responding to the SBU operation that damaged 34% of Russia's bomber fleet worth $7 billion across four major airbases (Glavcom, Kyiv Post). Zelensky praised the operation as "brilliant results that will enter history textbooks," while sources describe the drone strikes reaching Siberian targets as creating "fiery hell" (Pravda, Radio Svoboda, UNIAN). Front-line fighting continues with 83 clashes reported since the day began, with battles ongoing across six directions (Ukrinform UA).
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