Ukraine reports large-scale Russian aerial assault, retaliates with drone strikes
Ukrainian officials reported a significant Russian aerial assault on June 28, involving approximately 150 airborne targets, including anti-ship and ballistic missiles, and strike drones. Kyiv was hit by ballistic missiles, causing fires in the Darnytskyi district and resulting in
Ukrainian officials reported a significant Russian aerial assault on June 28, involving approximately 150 airborne targets, including anti-ship and ballistic missiles, and strike drones. Kyiv was hit by ballistic missiles, causing fires in the Darnytskyi district and resulting in confirmed casualties. Concurrently, Ukraine launched drone attacks on two major oil refineries in Russia's Krasnodar and Yaroslavl regions, with President Zelenskyy noting the precision of the strikes. Intense fighting persisted along the front lines, with the General Staff recording 241 combat engagements on June 27 across various directions. Separately, during the G7 summit, former US President Donald Trump reportedly expressed disappointment with Vladimir Putin's actions and indicated a potential shift regarding "Anchorage agreements," according to reports citing US officials.
Sources: Громадське, Українська правда, Forbes Ukraine
How outlets assessed this
- Українська правда Neutral Reported 13 people injured, including two children, in the Sumy attack.
- Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported 11 people injured, including two children, in the Sumy attack.
- Українська правда Neutral Reported 13 injured, including two children, from the Sumy attack.
- Радіо Свобода Neutral Previously cited 11 casualties from the Sumy attack.
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Earlier coverage
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- Jun 28, 2026, 08:30 AM UTCUkraine reports drone attacks on Russian refineries as intense fighting continues
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- Jun 28, 2026, 07:00 AM UTCUkraine faces extensive aerial assault and persistent ground combat
- Jun 28, 2026, 06:30 AM UTCRussia launches large aerial attack, Kyiv hit as frontline fighting continues
- Jun 28, 2026, 06:00 AM UTCRussian forces launch large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine, Kyiv hit by ballistic missiles
- Jun 28, 2026, 05:30 AM UTCKyiv hit by ballistic missiles, casualties reported as fighting intensifies
- Jun 28, 2026, 05:00 AM UTCRussian forces launch ballistic missiles at Kyiv, intense fighting continues across front lines
- Jun 28, 2026, 04:30 AM UTCUkraine reports 200 engagements, confirms strikes, as Sumy casualty figures diverge