Jun 28, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC

Ukrainian officials reported a significant Russian aerial assault on June 28, comprising approximately 150 airborne targets. These included two "Zircon" or "Onyx" anti-ship missiles, six "Iskander" ballistic missiles, and 142 strike drones. Kyiv was hit by ballistic missiles, causing fires in the Darnytskyi district and resulting in confirmed casualties. Simultaneously, 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

Uganda's army chief, who is also the son of President Yoweri Museveni, has reportedly ordered the closure of several prominent independent media outlets. The Nation Media Group, which owns the affected outlets, stated it is under "military siege." Armed soldiers have been deployed outside the group's headquarters in Kampala, according to the Daily Monitor newspaper. Television stations NTV and Spark TV have been taken off air, alongside other newspapers and radio outlets belonging to the group. This action has led to significant concerns regarding media freedom in the country.

Sources: BBC News — World