Ukraine reports Russian losses and combat activity, Putin acknowledges fuel issues

A Russian drone strike on a minibus in Zaporizhzhia on June 29 resulted in two fatalities and six injuries, including one child. Overnight, explosions were reported in occupied Crimea, with satellite imagery indicating fires near a Kerch airfield and the Maryanivka power substation, leading to partial outages. Ukraine's General Staff reported approximately 1,230 Russian personnel were killed or wounded in the past 24 hours, bringing total estimated Russian losses to 1,402,200 since February 2022. On June 28, 197 combat engagements occurred, with Russian forces concentrating offensive efforts in the Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole sectors. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged domestic fuel supply issues stemming from Ukrainian attacks on oil infrastructure, confirming a gasoline export ban and anticipating a similar measure for diesel.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда