Russian President Vladimir Putin did not mention Ukraine’s recent drone strikes that destroyed dozens of Russian strategic bombers during a lengthy televised cabinet meeting on June 4 — despite the attack marking one of the most significant blows to Russia’s military infrastructure since the start of the full-scale war.

Vladimir Putin's forces launched a combined drone and bombing assault on Kharkiv in the northeast of the country, killing three and injuring 21. Moscow utilised aerial glide bombs, which can travel long distances after being released from planes.