Kyiv hit by ballistic missiles, casualties reported as fighting intensifies
Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight, causing fires and reporting casualties. Intense fighting continues with 200 engagements. President Zelenskyy detailed extensive weekly Russian attacks, while a June 27 drone strike on Sumy injured 13 people, according
Russian forces conducted a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv during the night of June 28, igniting fires in the Darnytskyi district, including at a car service station, and damaging a non-residential structure. Casualties were reported following the assault. Meanwhile, intense combat persists along the front lines, with the General Staff noting 200 engagements, including 24 Russian attacks in the Huliaipole area and 19 near Sloviansk. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that Russia utilized approximately 1,400 strike drones, nearly 1,500 guided aerial bombs, and 19 missiles across 15 Ukrainian regions over the past week. Regarding the June 27 drone strike on Sumy, [Українська правда] reported 13 injured, including two children with non-severe wounds, while [Радіо Свобода] previously cited 11 casualties. Ukrainian forces confirmed successful strikes on Russia's "Titan-Barricades" plant, a Pantsir-S1 system in Feodosia, and the "Petropavlovsk" car ferry near Kerch.
Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда
