Russian forces continue attacks in Ukraine, targeting Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia

On June 29, Russian forces launched a guided aerial bomb strike on Kharkiv's Kholodnohirskyi district, causing one death and five injuries, some severe. In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian drone attack hit a public transport vehicle, resulting in two fatalities and six wounded, including a child. Overnight, explosions were reported across Russian-occupied Crimea. Satellite images from NASA Firms showed fires near a civilian airfield in Kerch and the "Maryanivka" power substation, leading to localized power disruptions. Ukraine's General Staff reported 1,230 Russian personnel killed or wounded in the past 24 hours, raising total estimated Russian losses to 1,402,200 since February 2022. On June 28, 197 combat engagements occurred, with Russian forces focusing offensive actions in the Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole areas. Sources: Громадське, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода