On June 1, a train derailment in Russia’s Bryansk region resulted in seven deaths and 30 injuries, attributed to “illegal interference” according to Moscow Railway, while Russian attacks in Ukraine caused civilian casualties in Dolynka and Kherson. The Ukrainian Air Force reported the destruction of 42 out of 109 Russian drones launched against Ukraine, as Russia claimed to have captured villages in Sumy and Donetsk, prompting Ukraine to evacuate additional areas. In diplomacy, President Zelenskyy questioned Russia’s intentions ahead of peace talks in Turkey, while British Defence Secretary Healey announced plans for new weapons factories in response to the ongoing conflict.