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Russia Downs 519 Drones as Ukraine Reports Heavy Strikes
Ukraine attacked over 20 regions, including Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Kaluga, Leningrad, Moscow, Rostov and Yaroslavl. On Monday, Russia Defense Ministry confirmed that its air defense systems downed 519 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight, while Kiev reported that a Russian missile and drone attack on the capital left at least 11 people dead and dozens injured. RELATED: []
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Times of India
· Jun 28, 2026
124 drones downed, civilians killed: Russia-Ukraine cross-border attacks escalate
124 drones downed, civilians killed: Russia-Ukraine cross-border attacks escalate
Intel Slava
· Jul 5, 2026
🇷🇺❌🇺🇦— NOW: Russian drones striking targets in Kiev.
— NOW: Russian drones striking targets in Kiev.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 11, 2026
Russian Strikes Hit Kharkiv and Odesa, Leaving Multiple Injured
On Saturday, July 11, Russian forces continued their bombardment of Ukrainian cities with targeted daytime strikes. In Kharkiv, an ‘Italmas’ attack drone struck a civilian enterprise in the Nemyshlianskyi district. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed that seven people were injured in the attack, while regional authorities reported damage to a warehouse and several vehicles. Concurrently, a Russian ballistic missile struck infrastructure in the southern city of Odesa, with military administration head Serhii Lysak reporting further casualties.
MS NOW
· Jun 26, 2026
Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia
Ukrainian long-range drones have for months been battering targets, including oil production and energy facilities, behind the front line and deep inside Russia. The post Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia appeared first on MS NOW.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 28, 2026
Russia defense ministry: 213 Ukrainian drones shot down across multiple regions
Russia defense ministry: 213 Ukrainian drones shot down across multiple regions
Sweden Herald
· Jun 26, 2026
Russia: At least 30 Ukrainian drones shot down near Moscow
Russia: At least 30 Ukrainian drones shot down near Moscow
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Related coverage for "Russia Downs 519 Drones as Ukraine Reports Heavy Strikes": Times of India — 124 drones downed, civilians killed: Russia-Ukraine cross-border attacks escalate. Intel Slava — 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦— NOW: Russian drones striking targets in Kiev.. Kyiv Post — Russian Strikes Hit Kharkiv and Odesa, Leaving Multiple Injured. MS NOW — Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Russia defense ministry: 213 Ukrainian drones shot down across multiple regions. Sweden Herald — Russia: At least 30 Ukrainian drones shot down near Moscow