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Ukraine reports increased casualties in Zaporizhzhia and widespread Russian aerial attacks

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Posted Jun 28, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-28-1430
Ukraine reports increased casualties in Zaporizhzhia and widespread Russian aerial attacks

Casualties from a Russian guided aerial bomb strike in Zaporizhzhia on June 28 have risen to two fatalities and 16 injured. This occurred amidst a significant nationwide aerial assault by Russia.

Casualties from a Russian guided aerial bomb strike in Zaporizhzhia on June 28 have risen to two fatalities and 16 injured, according to local authorities. This occurred amidst a significant nationwide aerial assault by Russia, which deployed approximately 150 airborne targets overnight into June 28. The attack included two "Zircon" or "Onyx" anti-ship missiles from Russia's Kursk region, six "Iskander" ballistic missiles from Bryansk, and 142 strike drones. Ballistic missiles also impacted Kyiv, igniting fires in the Darnytskyi district and causing casualties. Separately, 241 combat engagements were reported along the front lines on June 27. Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда.

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