Jun 28, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC

On June 28, Russia launched a significant aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying approximately 150 airborne targets, including two "Zircon" or "Onyx" anti-ship missiles, six "Iskander" ballistic missiles, and 142 strike drones. Kyiv was impacted by ballistic missiles, resulting in fires in the Darnytskyi district and confirmed casualties. Simultaneously, Ukraine conducted drone attacks targeting two major oil refineries in Russia's Krasnodar and Yaroslavl regions, with President Zelenskyy remarking on the precision of these strikes. Intense fighting persisted along the front lines, with 241 combat engagements recorded on June 27. Separately, former US President Donald Trump reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with Vladimir Putin's actions at the G7 summit and hinted at a potential change regarding "Anchorage agreements," according to reports citing US officials.

Sources: Громадське, Українська правда, Forbes Ukraine

Following previous US strikes, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly launched drone and missile attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain on June 27. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) subsequently announced additional strikes on Iranian targets the same day, citing an attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. On June 28, Bahrain and Kuwait confirmed Iranian strikes on their territories, with Bahrain reporting intercepted projectiles and damage to a residential building.

Separately, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated Tehran had regained full control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz for the next 30 days, cautioning against attempts to bypass Iranian-approved routes. This exchange marks a continued escalation between the nations.

Sources: Громадське, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода

Two 11-year-old boys have been separately pulled alive from the wreckage of collapsed buildings in Venezuela, days after powerful earthquakes struck the country. One boy, named Moises, was seen being extracted from the twisted debris, his eyes shielded from the sun, to the applause of rescue teams. Hours following Moises's rescue, interim President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed that a second 11-year-old had also been found and brought to safety. Both children had endured being trapped for several days following the significant seismic activity. These rescues provide a rare positive development amidst the widespread impact of the recent tremors. Sources: BBC News