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Ukraine endures widespread Russian attacks on June 12

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Posted Jun 14, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-14-0900
Ukraine endures widespread Russian attacks on June 12

On June 12, Ukraine experienced extensive Russian assaults, from a massive drone attack to intense shelling in Zaporizhzhia, Sloviansk, Mykolaiv, and Sumy, resulting in casualties and significant damage.

On June 12, Ukraine faced extensive Russian attacks, including a large-scale drone assault and regional shelling. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 102 of 117 attack drones launched from various directions, though 14 strikes were recorded across seven locations, with debris affecting eight others. In the Zaporizhzhia region, 949 strikes hit 44 settlements, resulting in two deaths and three injuries in the Zaporizhzhia and Polohy districts. Sloviansk in the Donetsk region was struck by three 250-kilogram aerial bombs, damaging 24 multi-story buildings and injuring at least one child. Shelling in Mykolaiv damaged 14 private homes and two vehicles, injuring a married couple, while railway infrastructure in the Sumy region was also targeted. Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Громадське.

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