Ukraine endures Russian aerial assault, launches refinery strikes, amid G7 reports on Trump's Putin stance
Ukraine faced a large Russian aerial attack on June 28, including ballistic missiles on Kyiv, causing fires and casualties. Ukraine responded with drone strikes on Russian refineries. Reports also detailed Trump's G7 comments on Putin.
On June 28, Russia launched a significant aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying approximately 150 airborne targets including two "Zircon" or "Onyx" anti-ship missiles, six "Iskander" ballistic missiles, and 142 strike drones. Kyiv was struck by ballistic missiles, resulting in fires in the Darnytskyi district and confirmed casualties. Concurrently, Ukraine conducted drone attacks on two major oil refineries in Russia's Krasnodar and Yaroslavl regions, with President Zelenskyy noting the precision of these strikes. Intense fighting persisted along the front lines, with 241 combat engagements recorded on June 27. Separately, former US President Donald Trump reportedly expressed disappointment with Vladimir Putin's actions at the G7 summit and indicated a potential shift regarding "Anchorage agreements," according to reports citing US officials. Sources: Громадське, Українська правда, Forbes Ukraine
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Earlier coverage
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- Jun 28, 2026, 11:00 AM UTCUkraine reports extensive Russian aerial assault, retaliatory drone strikes, and ongoing front-line combat
- Jun 28, 2026, 10:30 AM UTCIntense fighting continues as Russia launches aerial assault and Ukraine targets refineries
- Jun 28, 2026, 10:00 AM UTCUkraine reports large-scale Russian aerial assault, retaliates with drone strikes