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Russian Ministry of Defense

Russian Ministry of Defense

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Ukraine's long-range drones reach Russia's northern coast

Force in Play

Reporting drones downed

Black smoke rose over St. Petersburg on June 3 as Russia opened its biggest economic forum of the year. Ukrainian drones flew more than 1,000 kilometers, hitting an oil terminal, shutting Pulkovo Airport overnight, and setting the corvette Boikiy ablaze at Kronstadt — satellite imagery confirmed severe superstructure damage.

Updated Jun 4

Russia and Ukraine begin 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange

Force in Play

Conducts Russia's side of the exchange and publishes its own count

Russia and Ukraine each handed back 205 prisoners on May 15, the first tranche of a 1,000-for-1,000 swap Donald Trump brokered in early May. Zelenskyy said on May 16 that work on the next round's prisoner lists is ongoing. The swap is still the only deliverable from months of US-led talks.

Updated May 20