Ukraine conflict: Drone strike in Zaporizhzhia, Crimea explosions, and Russian fuel ban

A Russian drone strike in Zaporizhzhia killed two and injured six. Explosions hit Crimea, while Ukraine reported 1,230 Russian casualties. Putin acknowledged fuel issues and confirmed a gasoline export ban.
A Russian drone strike on a minibus in Zaporizhzhia on June 29 resulted in two fatalities and six injuries, including one child, according to regional governor Ivan Fedorov. Overnight into June 29, explosions were reported in occupied Crimea, with satellite imagery indicating fires near a Kerch airfield and the "Maryanivka" power substation, causing partial outages. Ukraine's General Staff reported approximately 1,230 Russian personnel were killed or wounded in the past 24 hours, bringing total estimated Russian losses to 1,402,200 since February 2022. On June 28, 197 combat engagements occurred, with Russian forces focusing offensive efforts in the Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole sectors. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged internal fuel supply problems due to Ukrainian attacks on oil infrastructure, confirming a gasoline export ban, with a similar measure for diesel expected.
Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда
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