Russian Forces Launch 221 Drones, 2 Iskander-M Missiles at Ukraine
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Updated · Kyiv Post · Jun 12
Russian Forces Launch 221 Drones, 2 Iskander-M Missiles at Ukraine
3 articles · Updated · Kyiv Post · Jun 12
Summary
Russia fired 221 drones and two Iskander-M ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight, marking the latest large-scale strike in its air campaign.
The barrage came as Ukrainian forces kept up intermediate- and long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities and military assets on June 10 and 11, while also disrupting bridges linking occupied Kherson Oblast to Crimea.
Those Ukrainian strikes are straining Russian logistics: occupation authorities in Sevastopol are reportedly struggling with worsening gasoline shortages tied to attacks on energy and supply infrastructure.
ISW also said Ukrainian forces appear to hold a tactical drone edge on the battlefield, a factor it says is raising Russian casualties as recruitment rates decline.
Alongside the fighting in Ukraine, Russia is building and expanding bases near its northern border with NATO for future force projection, though ISW says near-term Russian ground operations there remain unlikely.
As its army is drained in Ukraine, how does Russia's new NATO military buildup change Europe's security?
Can Ukraine's campaign against Russian oil refineries deal a fatal economic blow to Moscow's war machine?
With Russian casualties now outpacing recruitment, is its army finally approaching a breaking point on the battlefield?
Escalation in Ukraine: June 10-11, 2026 Drone Strikes, Civilian Losses, and the Race for Air Defense
Overview
On June 10-11, 2026, Ukraine faced a major aerial assault marked by widespread drone attacks and strikes on civilian infrastructure and maritime assets. This coordinated offensive impacted multiple regions, including Chernihiv and Odesa oblasts, revealing the broad scale of aggression and its immediate human and material costs. In Chernihiv, a Russian drone attack killed a police officer and injured a civilian, while in Odesa, attacks targeted both energy facilities and international cargo ships. The events of these days highlight the escalating threat to civilians and critical infrastructure across Ukraine.