Russia Missile and Drone Attacks Kill 14 in Ukraine; Ukraine Claims Drone Strikes on 20 Russian Ships
Summary
At least 14 people were killed in Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, while Ukraine claimed to have struck 20 Russian ships in the Black Sea, mainly oil tankers.
Key Points
- Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least 14 people across multiple Ukrainian regions including Odesa, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia.
- Ukraine claimed drone strikes damaged 20 Russian ships in the Black Sea, including 17 oil tankers.
- The United Nations reported 293 civilian deaths and 1,990 injuries in Ukraine in June, with long-range missile and drone attacks causing the majority of casualties.
- Russia intensified attacks on Odesa region's deep-water ports, critical for Ukraine's grain and goods export, affecting wartime economy.
