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Ukraine confirms strike on Russian plant; Russia attacks Sumy and launches drones

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Posted Jun 27, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-27-0900
Ukraine confirms strike on Russian plant; Russia attacks Sumy and launches drones

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed a missile strike on Russia's "Titan-Barricades" plant in Volgograd. Russia also launched 129 drones at Ukraine, hitting multiple locations, and attacked Sumy, injuring 11.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that FP-5 "Flamingo" missiles struck Russia's "Titan-Barricades" plant in Volgograd on June 27, a facility reportedly producing artillery systems and missile launcher components. Separately, Russian forces launched 129 uncrewed aerial vehicles against Ukraine overnight, with Ukrainian Air Forces intercepting or suppressing 113. Hits were recorded at seven locations, and debris fell in three others across northern, southern, and eastern regions. Additionally, Russia attacked Sumy with a modified reactive drone, injuring 11 residents, including two children, and damaging civilian infrastructure. The aerial assault on Ukraine was ongoing into the morning.

Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

How outlets assessed this

    • Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported repatriated soldiers were held since 2022.
    • Українська правда Neutral Stated repatriated soldiers had been in captivity for four years.
    • Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported repatriated soldiers were held since 2022.
    • Українська правда Neutral Stated repatriated soldiers had been in captivity for four years.
    • Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported nine residents, including two children, were injured in the Sumy attack.
    • Українська правда Neutral Stated thirteen residents, including two children, sustained injuries in the Sumy attack.

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