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Russian attacks killed three people across Ukraine, including one in Kyiv, which experienced consecutive night strikes. Ukraine’s Air Force reported 169 drones and seven missiles launched by Russia, with significant damage to infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia. Russia claimed to target arms facilities in Kyiv and reported downing Ukrainian drones in Saratov and Rostov regions.

Ukrainian kamikaze drones caused a total blackout in Crimea, targeting substations, military bases, and ports. Partial blackouts occurred in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk, while Russian oil sites were also struck. Russia reported downing 519 drones.

Russia launched a deadly barrage of strikes on Kyiv, killing at least fourteen people. President Volodomyr Zelensky had warned of an imminent attack hours earlier. The city of Zaporizhzhia was also struck, and Moscow claimed to have captured Kostyantynivka, which Kyiv dismissed.

A Russian missile strike killed one person and injured three in Izyum, Kharkiv region, while a drone attack in Zaporizhzhia wounded three men. Additional weekend bombardments included fatal drone strikes in Bohodukhiv and prior bombings in Kramatorsk, Kharkiv city, and Sumy.

Ukrainian forces conducted a precision strike on the Rubikon UAV training center in Pokrovsk's Lazurnyi neighborhood, killing 10-15 Russian personnel and destroying drone equipment and toxic chemical-laden ammunition. The attack is part of a 40-day SBU operation targeting Russian logistics, fuel depots, and drone command posts in occupied territories including Crimea, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson.

Russian forces attacked Bohodukhiv in the Kharkiv region with drones on July 5, killing two men and damaging commercial buildings. A separate drone strike in Kharkiv city's Kyivskyi district injured three people. Previous attacks in Kramatorsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy caused civilian injuries and infrastructure damage.

Russian forces conducted multiple strikes on civilian and industrial areas in Ukraine, injuring 11 people. A guided aerial bomb hit a supermarket in Kramatorsk, injuring five, including an 11-year-old boy. In Zaporizhzhia, five strikes partially destroyed an apartment building and injured three, including a child, while a gas station strike in Sumy injured three women.

Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes on July 3 and 4 in Ukraine's Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Poltava regions caused fatalities, injuries, and infrastructure damage. A strike in Zaporizhzhia killed a transport worker and damaged the regional administration building, while attacks in Dnipro and Poltava injured seven people and disrupted power for 600 consumers.

Russian forces have continued attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructural damage. In Sumy, a 33-year-old woman and her 5-year-old daughter were killed in an aerial bomb strike, with their 13-year-old daughter hospitalized. Strikes also caused injuries and damage in Kherson, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia, including damage to the regional administration building in the latter.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russian forces will continue strikes targeting Ukraine’s military-industrial complex and infrastructure, and plans to expand a security zone in Kharkiv and Sumy. The statements follow recent Russian aerial attacks on residential and storage facilities in Zaporizhzhia and Odesa, as well as daytime bombardments in Sumy and Zaporizhzhia that caused civilian casualties.

Russian armed forces attacked Zaporizhzhia, striking an industrial enterprise with guided bombs and causing two deaths and seven injuries, including an 11-year-old child. Additional injuries occurred in a separate daytime attack on a city street, with the casualty toll remaining preliminary.

Ukraine's Defense Forces struck a Russian military logistics railway bridge in occupied Crimea and other military targets, including electronic warfare and drone command posts. The General Staff confirmed destruction of two road bridges in occupied Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions.

Five people were killed and 18 wounded in a Ukrainian strike on an open-air market in Tokmak, a city in occupied Zaporizhzhia, according to a pro-Kremlin official.

The Ukrainian military struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in Kstovo, damaging a key processing unit and causing a fire. Additional targets included a Russian drone warehouse in Zaporizhzhia, a logistics bridge in Luhansk, and a command post in the Kharkiv region.

Ukraine’s Defense Forces attacked two bridges in occupied Zaporizhzhia and Crimea used by Russian troops, along with drone command posts and a command center. The military also reported significant damage to the Slavyansky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region.

A drone struck and damaged a vehicle in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine, as captured in a video.

Zelensky condemned Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro, stating Moscow is attacking life itself. He vowed Ukraine would respond with precision and mocked Putin's 15 failed deadlines to capture Donetsk region.

Russian missiles and drones killed 12 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine, with attacks in Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv. Zelenskyy called for enhanced European air defenses against Russian strikes, while Putin acknowledged Ukrainian drone attacks disrupting Russian fuel supplies but refused to concede in the war.

Russian missiles and drones killed eight civilians and injured 35 others in Ukraine, with attacks in Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy. Zelenskyy called for enhanced European anti-ballistic defenses, while Putin acknowledged Ukrainian drone strikes causing fuel shortages but vowed to continue the invasion.

Russian missiles and drones killed eight civilians and injured 35 in Ukraine, with attacks in Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy. Zelenskyy called the strikes 'horrific' and urged Europe to develop anti-ballistic defenses. Ukraine's drone campaigns have disrupted Russian fuel supplies, but Putin insists Russia will prevail despite setbacks.

Russian missiles and drones killed 8 civilians and wounded 35 in Ukraine, with attacks in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy condemned the strikes and called for enhanced European air defenses, while Putin acknowledged Ukrainian drone attacks disrupting Russian fuel supplies but vowed to continue the invasion.

Russian missile and drone attacks in the cities of Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine killed eight people and wounded 29, according to Ukrainian authorities.

Ukraine's drone attacks targeted a major Russian oil refinery in the Krasnodar region, causing a fire and casualties, as President Vladimir Putin acknowledged fuel shortages and vowed to strengthen oil facility protection. The strikes have exacerbated Russian fuel supply issues, leading to rationing and impacting military operations.

Russian forces conducted coordinated attacks on multiple Ukrainian cities, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. In Zaporizhzhia, guided aerial bombs struck a residential block, injuring three civilians and igniting fires, as reported by regional head Ivan Fedorov.

Russia launched 1,400 attack drones, 1,500 guided aerial bombs, and 19 missiles at Ukraine over the past week, targeting 15 regions. Attacks included a drone strike in Sumy that injured 11 people and guided bomb strikes in Zaporizhzhia.

Ukraine has secured the release of seven civilians held in Russian captivity since 2022. The individuals, captured during the occupation of regions including Mariupol, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Luhansk, were returned through humanitarian negotiations with Russian officials.

Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with three guided aerial bombs, injuring six people including a 13-year-old child. The attack damaged a high-rise building and other structures, prompting local authorities to warn of potential follow-up attacks and establish emergency hotlines.

A Russian FPV drone struck a minibus in Nikopol, killing two people and injuring 13, including two children. Officials also reported new Russian drone strikes in Zaporizhzhia, where nine people were wounded.

The article discusses the potential of a special tribunal on Ukraine's aggression as a significant step in preserving the post-World War II legal framework. It also reports a woman being killed in a Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine on June 20, 2026.

Russian forces struck a beach in Zaporizhzhia, injuring 6 people including 3 children. The attack occurred amid heightened drone strike threats following recent Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure in the city.

Russian overnight strikes wounded six people across Ukraine, including two in Zaporizhzhia, three in Sumy, and one in Kharkiv. Kyiv issued an air raid alert, urging residents to seek shelter, while Zaporizhzhia officials reported damage to homes, a service station, and a gas station.

A Russian drone strike in Sumy, Ukraine, killed three family members including a 13-year-old boy, while a Ukrainian strike on a Russian industrial plant in Voronezh killed five people. Civilian casualties in Ukraine have risen, with 274 killed and 1,763 injured in May, the highest in four years. Both sides reported drone attacks and defenses, with Ukraine targeting Russian infrastructure and Russia striking Ukrainian cities.

A Russian drone strike in Sumy, Ukraine, killed three family members, including a 13-year-old boy and his father, while a separate strike in Zaporizhzhia killed a woman. Civilian casualties in Ukraine reached their highest monthly total in four years in May 2024, with 274 civilians killed and 1,763 injured. Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone attacks, with Russia intercepting 301 Ukrainian drones and Ukraine targeting Russian infrastructure.

A Russian drone strike in Sumy, Ukraine, killed three family members, including a 13-year-old boy and his father, while recent attacks have increased civilian casualties. Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone strikes, with the latter targeting cities like Zaporizhzhia and Moscow, causing evacuations and flight disruptions.

A Russian drone strike in Sumy, Ukraine, killed three family members, including a 13-year-old boy and his father, and injured two others. The attack is part of escalating civilian casualties in Ukraine, with over 16,000 civilian deaths reported since Russia's invasion. Both Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone strikes, with Kyiv targeting infrastructure and Moscow intercepting Ukrainian drones.

A Russian drone strike in Sumy, Ukraine, killed three family members, including a 13-year-old boy and his father, and wounded two others. A separate drone attack in Zaporizhzhia killed a woman and injured three, including an 11-year-old boy. Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone strikes, with Ukraine intercepting 79 of 88 Russian drones and Russia claiming to intercept 301 Ukrainian drones.

Russian drone strikes occurred in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson on June 21, resulting in a 61-year-old man being hospitalized with severe shrapnel wounds in Kherson and one injury reported at a gas station in Zaporizhzhia. No casualties were reported in Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district where a shopping center parking lot was struck.

Russian forces conducted multiple strikes on civilian areas in Ukraine, killing seven people and injuring dozens. Attacks in Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Poltava caused infrastructure damage, including the closure of the Dnipro Hydroelectric Station dam, and targeted residential buildings with guided aerial bombs and other munitions.

Ukraine reported five deaths from a Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned during a nightly address that Russia is preparing for a 'massive' attack.

Ukrainian drone units are conducting 'middle strikes' to destroy fuel trucks and disrupt Russian supply chains in southern Ukraine. The campaign involves 5,000-8,000 Ukrainian airmen targeting bottlenecks critical to 250,000+ Russian ground forces in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Crimea.