Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,198

On the 1,198th day of Russia’s war on Ukraine, significant events unfolded.

Firefighters tackled a car blaze caused by a Russian drone strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Thursday.

Updates for Friday, June 6:

Fighting:

– Russian drones targeted Kyiv, causing fires in residential areas with no reported casualties.
– Air defense units in Kyiv repelled Russian drones amid a series of explosions.
– At the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, gunfire aimed at drones was heard, with no casualties or damage reported.
– A criminal case was opened in Russia over a rail track explosion in the Voronezh region, labeled as an act of terrorism.

Politics and Diplomacy:

– Russia condemned Ukraine’s attacks and will respond militarily as necessary.
– US President Trump downplayed immediate peace prospects between Russia and Ukraine.
– North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged support for Russia in the conflict.
– A Russian citizen is wanted for suspected involvement in attacks on Russian military airfields.
– Warplanes damaged in a drone attack will be restored, according to Russian officials.

Economy:

– Ukraine anticipates export losses of $800 million from June to December due to changes in access to the European Union market.

Source: Al Jazeera and news agencies