Simple English News Daily Monday 2nd June 2025. Ukraine hits Russian air bases. Poland close. US Musk drugs. Israel Hamas no deal. Canada fires. Nigeria floods...
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Jun 2, 2025 Ukraine launches a bold drone attack on Russian air bases, causing massive damage. Tensions rise in Poland amid presidential elections and ongoing missile strikes lead to civilian evacuations. Meanwhile, Gaza faces escalating violence as casualties rise during food aid attempts, and global defense talks unfold at a summit in Singapore. In lighter news, an adventurous paraglider shares a thrilling tale of reaching dizzying heights in China. Also featured are updates on various disasters and political climates around the world.
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Ukraine's Massive Drone Attack
- Ukraine's drone attack on Russian airbases is the largest since the war began, hitting more than 40 planes.
- The operation took 18 months to plan and involved secretly transporting drones close to targets by truck.
Heavy Ukrainian Losses and Evacuations
- Ukraine suffered a missile strike killing 12 soldiers and injuring 60 at a training base, causing the resignation of its ground forces commander.
- Russian attacks killed at least six civilians and caused evacuations in northern Ukraine.
Tense Polish Presidential Election
- Poland's presidential election race is extremely close between pro-EU and right-wing candidates.
- Votes were still being counted at the time of the report, highlighting political tension in the region.