Intense fighting continues as Ukraine reports drone attack in Kherson and warns of new Russian offensive
Ukraine experienced continued intense fighting on July 1, with 210 combat engagements reported. A drone strike in Kherson killed one and injured 20, while Kyiv's air defenses were active. President Zelenskyy warned of a new large-scale Russian attack, as Ukraine's NATO ambassador
Intense fighting persisted across Ukraine on July 1, with the General Staff reporting 210 combat engagements, including 23 in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian forces launched two missile strikes and 53 air strikes throughout the day. A Russian drone attack on Kherson's city center around midday resulted in one fatality and 20 injuries, causing a fire and damage to nearby buildings. Air defense systems were active in Kyiv during the evening, intercepting incoming unmanned aerial vehicles. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that intelligence indicates Russia is preparing another large-scale attack. Concurrently, Ukraine's Ambassador to NATO, Olena Hetmanchuk, stated that 90-92% of Patriot missile interceptors are now supplied to Ukraine through the PURL procurement scheme. Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода