Russian drone strike kills two in Zaporizhzhia; Ukraine reports further losses
A Russian drone strike on a minibus in Zaporizhzhia killed two and injured six, including a child. Ukraine reported 1,230 Russian personnel losses, while explosions hit Crimea and Putin acknowledged domestic fuel issues.
A Russian drone strike on a minibus in Zaporizhzhia on June 29 resulted in two fatalities and six injuries, including one child, according to regional governor Ivan Fedorov. Meanwhile, Ukrainian defense forces 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. Explosions were heard in occupied Crimea overnight into June 29, with satellite images showing fires near a civil aviation airfield in Kerch and the "Maryanivka" power substation, which experienced partial power outages. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged internal fuel supply issues due to Ukrainian attacks on oil infrastructure, confirming a ban on gasoline exports, with a similar measure for diesel anticipated. Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда.
