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Ukraine reports drone attacks in Kherson, Zelenskyy warns of new Russian strike

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Posted Jul 1, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-01-1730
Ukraine reports drone attacks in Kherson, Zelenskyy warns of new Russian strike

On July 1, Ukraine reported multiple Russian attacks and warnings. In Kherson, two separate drone strikes occurred, resulting in three fatalities and 29 injuries. President Zelenskyy also stated that intelligence indicates Russia is preparing a new large-scale strike across the c

On July 1, Ukraine reported multiple Russian attacks and warnings. In Kherson, two separate drone strikes occurred. One attack on a minibus resulted in two fatalities, including an 18-year-old, and nine injuries. Separately, another drone strike in the city center killed one person and injured 20, causing a fire and structural damage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also stated on July 1 that intelligence indicates Russia is preparing a new large-scale strike across the country. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Ambassador to NATO, Olena Hetmanchuk, confirmed that Ukraine receives 90-92% of its Patriot missile interceptors through the PURL procurement scheme. These incidents follow a report detailing ten civilian sites targeted by Russia in June, with more than half sustaining damage. Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

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    • Громадське Critical Emphasized the tragic human cost of the drone attack, highlighting the death of an 18-year-old.

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