Shahed drones, missiles and Tu-95s target Ukraine in Russia's latest major strike

What the enemy is using in the attack

According to the Air Forces, the enemy employed the following weapons against Ukraine:

• Shahed drones
• Ballistic missiles (specific types not disclosed)
• Cruise missiles
• KAB precision-guided bombs

As clarified by the Ukrainian Air Force in a comment to RBC-Ukraine, initial overnight reports included information about the launch of Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea - based on preliminary data that had been received at the time.

However, it was later confirmed that no Kalibr missiles were launched during the night attack. Instead, Russian forces used Iskander-K cruise missiles from occupied Crimea and Kh-101 cruise missiles launched from strategic bombers.

On the morning air broadcast, Yurii Ihnat, Head of Communications for the Ukrainian Air Force Command, stated that Russia launched its latest mass attack primarily from northern regions, with a "creeping advance" of drones moving toward western Ukraine.

"Today we faced ballistic missiles, air- and ground-launched cruise missiles, a large number of strike UAVs, and decoy drones. In total, Russia used 407 strike UAVs across Ukraine. We also have reports of 6 ballistic missiles being used, along with 38 cruise missiles, most of which were shot down - around 30 intercepted. Approximately 200 drones were downed as well," Ihnat reported.

Later, Ukraine’s Air Force clarified that the enemy launched 452 aerial weapons in total during the night attack, including:

• 6 ballistic missiles (Iskander-M/KN-23) from Kursk and Voronezh regions, Russia;

• 36 Kh-101 cruise missiles launched from Tu-95MS and Tu-160MS strategic bombers over the Saratov region and the Caspian Sea;

• 2 Iskander-K cruise missiles from Dzhankoi (temporarily occupied Crimea);

• 1 Kh-31P anti-radiation missile from a tactical aircraft over the Black Sea.

Ukraine’s air defenses destroyed 406 aerial threats, specifically:

• 199 Shaheds and other UAVs;

• 4 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles (2 more did not reach their targets and are unaccounted for);

• 30 Kh-101 cruise missiles;

• 2 Iskander-K cruise missiles.

There are confirmed enemy strikes in 13 locations, and falling debris was reported in 19 additional locations.

Kyiv

The enemy launched a combined attack on the capital. Shahed drones struck the city from multiple directions, and ballistic missile strikes were also reported:

• In various districts, debris from drones and missiles has been falling.
• 3 dead, 23 injured, 16 of them hospitalized.
• On the Left Bank, there are power outages.
• In the Darnytskyi district, a fire broke out in a high-rise building.
• In the Solomianskyi district, a residential building and an educational facility were hit.
• In the Holosiivskyi district, damage was reported near a gas station.
• Metro tracks between Darnytsia and Livoberezhna stations have also been damaged.
• Trains on the metro's Red Line will operate only between underground stations, with an increased interval.
• A gas station was damaged in the Dniprovskyi district.
• More details about the consequences of the attack on Kyiv can be found in the RBC-Ukraine article.

As of 08:00 AM local time, 2,167 households on the Left Bank of the capital remained without electricity due to the Russian attack.

According to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, three State Emergency Service (SES) rescuers were killed in Kyiv while responding to the aftermath of Russian strikes.

"They were working under fire to help people. Another nine rescuers were injured - some are in serious condition, and doctors are fighting for their lives. Additionally, five rescuers were injured while extinguishing a fire in the Ternopil region. All are receiving medical care," Klymenko said.

The SES has released photos of the fallen rescuers. According to the service, the victims are:

• Pavlo Yezgor
• Danylo Skadin
• Andrii Remennyi

In total, across Ukraine, last night’s Russian attack resulted in 3 deaths and around 40 injuries, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Kyiv region

Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) reports damage to the tracks in the Kyiv region. As a result, several trains on the Trypillia route will follow a backup route via Fastiv, bypassing the Vydubychi station without stopping. Train delays may reach up to 90 minutes.

Chernihiv

Russia attacked Chernihiv with drones and ballistic missiles. Debris was reported falling near a high-rise building.

Photo: Acting Mayor of Chernihiv, Oleksandr Lomako, shared images of the aftermath of the attack on Chernihiv (t.me/lomako_oleksandr)

"Unfortunately, there are injured. Residential buildings, critical infrastructure, and social facilities have been damaged. Once again, so much sorrow... so much pain," Lomako wrote.

Volyn

During the combined attack on Ukraine, explosions were also reported in Lutsk. No details on the damage have been released yet.

Lutsk Mayor Ihor Polishchuk reported the consequences of the attack:

• The roof of one apartment building was damaged

• Numerous windows shattered in both apartment buildings and private homes

• Windows were also broken in educational institutions and a damaged government facility

• Commercial properties and private vehicles were affected

• 5 people were injured

• The enemy used 15 drones and 6 missiles in the attack on Lutsk.

Ternopil

A series of explosions rocked Ternopil. Local authorities are urging people not to share photos or videos.

• In Ternopil, industrial facilities and infrastructure were hit.
• Following the explosions, smoke was observed in the city, and air quality measurements are being conducted.
• Residents are urged to keep their windows tightly closed and stay indoors.
• Parts of Ternopil are without electricity, and water pressure across the city is reduced.
• The city was attacked by Shahed drones and Kalibr missiles, damaging the industrial infrastructure of local enterprises. Five people were injured.

The Ternopil Regional Military Administration called the attack the most massive one in the region to date, with multiple strikes reported.

According to Administration Head Vyacheslav Nehoda, as of 08:00 AM, air quality measurements in the city showed levels of certain harmful substances exceeding permissible limits.

Experts strongly advise residents - especially children - to stay indoors and keep windows closed.

Lviv region

Air defense operation was reported in the Lviv region. Earlier, a cruise missile was tracked near Sambir city.

Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi stated that "not a single enemy target hit the territory of the Lviv community during this long night."

• The region was attacked by drones and cruise missiles.
• A commercial facility in the Drohobych district was damaged.
• Several villages near Lviv are experiencing issues with power lines.

Later, regional governor Maksym Kozytskyi reported that three enemy missiles were shot down over the region overnight.

Rivne

Explosions were also reported in Rivne, but details are not yet available.

Khmelnytskyi Region

According to the Khmelnytskyi Regional Military Administration, the region was attacked overnight.

• A private house, two outbuildings, a fence, and two vehicles were damaged.
• Preliminary reports indicate no injuries.

Poltava region

In the Poltava region, the city of Kremenchuk came under attack by suicide drones. Air defense was active.

Debris caused a fire at a public food establishment and damaged nearby buildings. Part of the local neighborhood was left without electricity.

Photo: Kremenchuk city in Poltava region came under attack by Russian drones (facebook.com/DSNSPOLTAVA)

"The fire has been extinguished. Emergency crews are on site, working to restore power. Law enforcement is documenting yet another Russian war crime," said Mayor Vitalii Maletskyi.

Russia is systematically attacking Ukraine

Russia continues to shell peaceful Ukrainian cities regularly. Lately, the enemy has mostly relied on Shahed drones to carry out strikes, causing tragic civilian casualties.

For example, on June 5, a drone strike hit the city of Pryluky, killing the family of a firefighter. While the man was working to put out fires caused by enemy attacks, a Shahed drone struck his home, killing his wife, daughter, and grandson.

Following the successful SBU operation Spiderweb, which destroyed over 40 enemy aircraft, including strategic bombers like the Tu-160 and Tu-95, the Russian forces have openly talked about seeking revenge.

Even US President Donald Trump mentioned Russia’s intent to retaliate after his recent conversation with President Vladimir Putin. According to Trump, Putin told him about his plans for revenge, though Trump claimed he tried to talk him out of it.