Russia Fires Nearly 3,000 Aerial Weapons at Ukraine in 1 Week as 15 Oblasts Come Under Attack
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Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jun 27
Russia Fires Nearly 3,000 Aerial Weapons at Ukraine in 1 Week as 15 Oblasts Come Under Attack
3 articles · Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jun 27
Summary
1,400 drones, nearly 1,500 guided bombs and 19 missiles hit Ukraine over the past week, Zelenskyy said, describing attacks across 15 oblasts.
Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and Sumy faced almost daily strikes, underscoring the sustained pressure from Russia's aerial campaign.
129 UAVs were launched overnight into June 27 alone, and Ukraine's Air Force said 113 were shot down or neutralized by electronic warfare.
Zelenskyy called for stronger air defenses—especially anti-ballistic systems—along with expanded drone cooperation and tougher sanctions on Russia and its partners.
With Patriot missiles scarce until 2030, how can Ukraine defend its skies from thousands of weekly attacks?
Russia builds 120 missiles monthly using Western parts. How are sanctions failing to stop its war machine?
Ukraine War, June 2026: Unprecedented Russian Airstrikes, Ukrainian Drone Offensives, and the Battle for Energy Infrastructure
Overview
In June 2026, Russia sharply escalated its aerial campaign against Ukraine, reaching unprecedented intensity after months of heavy attacks. This led to widespread destruction of Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure, with up to 60% of gas production facilities destroyed by late 2025 and the energy system operating at only a third of its pre-war capacity. As a result, Ukraine suffered significant blackouts, which further cut economic growth by 2.5 percentage points in 2026. The relentless bombardment has severely impacted both civilian populations and the country’s ability to recover, highlighting the devastating effects of the ongoing conflict.