Intense fighting continues as Ukraine reports drone attacks and missile interceptor supplies

Intense fighting persisted across Ukraine on July 1, with the General Staff reporting 210 combat engagements, including 23 in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian forces launched two missile strikes and 53 air strikes. A Russian drone attack on Kherson's city center around midday resulted in one fatality and 20 injuries, causing a fire and damage to nearby buildings. Air defense systems were active in Kyiv during the evening, intercepting incoming unmanned aerial vehicles. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that intelligence indicates Russia is preparing another large-scale attack. Concurrently, Ukraine's Ambassador to NATO, Olena Hetmanchuk, stated that 90-92% of Patriot missile interceptors are now supplied to Ukraine through the PURL procurement scheme.

Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода