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The Manila Times on MSN
Putin: Russia to bolster air defenses after Ukrainian drone attacks
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia would strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his home city of Saint Petersburg.
Agence France-Presse on MSN
Ukraine fires wave of drones at Russia on last day of key forum
Ukraine fired hundreds of drones at Russia early Saturday, leaving one person dead and setting an oil depot ablaze on the final day of the country's flagship economic forum in Saint Petersburg, officials said.
Russian forces launched a massive aerial attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, and officials say at least 22 civilians were killed and 138 were wounded. The assault began overnight and continued during the day.
The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.
The turbojet drones would pose a challenge to Ukraine's current air defenses, which rely on a mix of jamming, machine-gun fire, and quadcopters.
MOSCOW, June 5 (Reuters) - Russia accused Ukraine on Friday of killing Azerbaijani crew on board two cargo vessels headed for a Russian port, in a drone attack which Baku said had killed at least five of its citizens.
The regional governor urges residents to remain indoors for the first time since the beginning of the war.
WASHINGTON, June 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday to provide aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia, the latest sign that some Republicans are willing to defy party leaders and push back on President Donald Trump.
Morning Overview on MSN
Ukrainian attack drones flew 1,100 kilometers into the Baltic and struck a Russian corvette in dry dock at Kronstadt — and no anti-aircraft fire rose to stop them
Ukrainian attack drones flew roughly 1,100 kilometers into the Baltic Sea and struck a Russian corvette sitting in dry dock at Kronstadt naval base, with no anti-aircraft fire or interceptor response reported during the operation.
Russia's war in Ukraine will provide an unavoidable backdrop to the French Open women's semi-finals - and possibly the final.