Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,193

Russian airstrikes caused damage to homes in Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, on Saturday, according to Jose Colon/Anadolu.

As of Sunday, June 1, here is the latest update:

Conflict

Seven people died, and 30 sustained injuries in a train derailment in Russia’s Bryansk region near Ukraine, as reported by the governor Alexander Bogomaz. Moscow Railway attributed the incident to “illegal interference in transport operations.” In a separate incident, a child was killed, and another person was injured in the Ukrainian village of Dolynka due to a Russian attack, confirmed the region’s governor. Furthermore, a man lost his life in Ukraine’s Kherson region due to Russian shelling, according to Governor Oleksandr Prokudin. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces deployed around 109 drones and five missiles in Ukraine, with 42 drones being destroyed by Ukrainian forces. Russia’s military claimed the capture of the Ukrainian villages of Vodolahy in Sumy region and Novopil in Donetsk region. This development followed Ukraine’s directive to evacuate 11 additional villages in Sumy, citing the presence of an estimated 50,000 Russian troops in the region.

Political and Diplomatic Affairs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed skepticism about Russia’s intentions and lack of clarity regarding the upcoming peace talks in Istanbul. There was no confirmation on Ukraine’s participation in the talks, while Russia announced a delegation led by Vladimir Medinsky. China’s embassy in Singapore criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for drawing parallels between the defense of Ukraine and the protection of Taiwan, emphasizing the differences between the two situations. The conflict in Ukraine is expected to feature prominently in discussions between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and US President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson highlighted the need for new regulations governing foreign vessels in Swedish waters due to escalating incidents involving Russia’s Shadow Fleet.

Military Developments

British Defence Secretary John Healey revealed plans for the construction of six new factories for the production of weapons and explosives, citing the importance of a robust defense industry in light of lessons learned from Russia’s actions in Ukraine.