Ukraine Downs 6 Ballistic Missiles and 125 Drones in Russian Overnight Attack
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Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jun 28
Ukraine Downs 6 Ballistic Missiles and 125 Drones in Russian Overnight Attack
3 articles · Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jun 28
Summary
Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 142 drones, six Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles and two Zircon/Oniks anti-ship missiles overnight into 28 June.
Air defenses destroyed or jammed 132 of those weapons—every ballistic missile, one anti-ship missile and 125 drones—limiting the strike’s impact.
One missile and 14 attack drones still hit 11 locations, and falling debris was also reported.
Kyiv and several regions were placed under air-raid alerts during the attack, with explosions heard in the capital.
The barrage followed a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv earlier Sunday that wounded two people and sparked fires in the Darnytsky district.
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Ukraine Conflict June 2026: Record Civilian Casualties, Intensified Cross-Border Attacks, and Air Defense Crisis
Overview
In June 2026, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine sharply escalated, with Russia launching intense missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, especially Kyiv. This major assault included over 60 missiles targeting Kyiv and waves of ballistic missiles followed by Shahed drones, causing powerful explosions and forcing many residents to seek shelter underground. In response, Ukraine increased its own cross-border strikes against Russian territory. The violence resulted in significant civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure, highlighting the growing intensity and human cost of the ongoing war.