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Fatalities rise to two in Zaporizhzhia strike; plane crash kills 11 in France

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Posted Jun 28, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-28-1700
Fatalities rise to two in Zaporizhzhia strike; plane crash kills 11 in France

The number of fatalities from a Russian guided aerial bomb strike in Zaporizhzhia on June 28 has risen to two, with 16 individuals sustaining injuries, including two children. A plane crash in France killed 11.

The number of fatalities from a Russian guided aerial bomb strike in Zaporizhzhia on June 28 has risen to two, with 16 individuals sustaining injuries, including two children. Authorities confirmed a 53-year-old woman as one victim, while the identity of the second deceased person is still being determined. A 5-year-old boy is reportedly in serious condition following the attack. This incident occurred amidst a broader Russian aerial assault overnight into June 28. Separately, a plane carrying parachutists crashed in Tomblaine, northeastern France, on June 28, killing all 11 people on board, believed to be five nurses, five instructors, and the pilot. Additionally, 241 combat engagements were reported along the front lines on June 27. Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда.

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