Drone strike in Zaporizhzhia kills two, Crimea explosions reported, and Putin acknowledges fuel issues

A Russian drone attack on a public transport vehicle in Zaporizhzhia on June 29 killed two individuals and injured six others, including a child, according to regional officials. Simultaneously, reports emerged of overnight explosions across Russian-occupied Crimea. Satellite images indicated fires near a Kerch airfield and the Maryanivka power substation, leading to localized power disruptions. Ukraine's General Staff stated that approximately 1,230 Russian personnel were killed or wounded in the preceding 24 hours, raising the total estimated Russian losses to 1,402,200 since February 2022. On June 28, 197 combat engagements took place, with Russian forces focusing offensive actions in the Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole areas. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged internal fuel supply challenges following Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities, confirming a ban on gasoline exports and anticipating a similar restriction for diesel. Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда