Ukraine responds to Russian attacks amid intense combat and civilian casualties
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy affirmed Ukraine's resolve to counter Russian assaults. On June 29, Ukraine's General Staff documented 184 combat clashes, with civilian casualties reported in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy affirmed Ukraine's resolve to counter Russian assaults, aiming to weaken Moscow's ability to extend the war. On June 29, Ukraine's General Staff documented 184 combat clashes, noting two missile strikes and 50 aerial bombardments involving 136 guided bombs. Russian forces deployed a guided aerial bomb in Kharkiv, causing one death and five injuries. Separately, a drone attack on a public transport vehicle in Zaporizhzhia resulted in two fatalities and six wounded, including a child. Overnight, explosions were reported in Russian-occupied Crimea, with satellite images indicating fires near a civilian airfield in Kerch and the Maryanivka power substation, causing local power disruptions. Sources: Громадське, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода