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Ukraine is forming new air defense units equipped with interceptor drones in response to an increase in Russian drone airstrikes. Russia has sharply increased the number of drones launched, forcing Ukraine to look for unconventional solutions.

Information is spreading online that a UAV allegedly fell in the center of Lviv. Andriy Sadovyi, the mayor of Lviv, emphasized that this information does not correspond to reality.

President Zelenskyy ordered to clarify the details of the death of F-16 pilot Maksym Ustymenko, who destroyed seven aerial targets during the attack. The President also discussed the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense after massive enemy strikes.

Ukrainian air defense repelled a massive night attack on June 29, neutralizing 475 out of 537 air attack means. Among the downed targets are Shahed, Kh-101/Iskander-K and Kalibr.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 23 UAVs on the night of June 28, 22 of which were neutralized. The main strike hit the Odesa region, where one hit and the fall of downed drones were recorded.

Fragments of downed Russian drones were displayed at an exhibition in Kyiv, including the "Oreshnik" ballistic missile and an updated "Shahed" with artificial intelligence and a camera. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha noted the presence of foreign components in Russian missiles and drones.

Russian weaponry contains foreign components. The Main Directorate of Intelligence calls for cooperation from governments, businesses, and special services to solve this problem.

During the night, Ukraine repelled a massive air attack involving 371 assault weapons, including "Kinzhal" missiles, Shahed drones, and "Kalibr" missiles. 365 air defense targets were neutralized, with the main strike directed at Starokostiantyniv.

Russian troops dropped 13 KABs and used a "Shahed" UAV in Kharkiv region. As a result of the attacks, one person was killed and four more were wounded.

Russia carried out a night attack on Ukraine, launching 41 drones, 24 of which were neutralized. The main strike was on the front-line territories of Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, with hits recorded in 7 locations.

Russia did not suffer from Iran's significant losses in the conflict with Israel, as it has established its own production of "Shahed" and accumulated a significant arsenal of missiles. Moscow is strengthening cooperation with China and North Korea to replenish its military resources.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon. They discussed investments in the production of military equipment in Ukraine and an initiative against Iranian "Shaheds".

Russia carried out a night strike on Ukraine, launching 71 drones. Defense forces neutralized 52 enemy drones, but there were hits in the Odesa, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions.

As a result of a night drone attack on Kharkiv, a 64-year-old man was injured and hospitalized. All seven Shahed-type drones hit a civilian enterprise and an uninhabited residential building in the Kyivskyi district of the city.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has launched 28,743 Shahed drones at Ukraine, 2,736 of them in June of this year. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine would not be able to shoot down these drones without the help of partners.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on international partners to stop supplying components for Russian missiles and equipment. He emphasized that these components, found in Russian weapons, come from various countries, including European ones, the USA, China, and Taiwan.

Russia launched 97 drones over Ukraine overnight, 78 of them were neutralized. Hits were recorded in six locations.

Kharkiv was subjected to a massive attack by Geran-2 UAVs on the night of June 24, with Nemyshlianskyi and Saltivskyi districts affected. As a result of the strikes, a civilian enterprise and private houses were damaged, and three people sought medical attention.

President Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's night attack on Kyiv and other cities, reporting destruction and casualties. He announced discussions on Ukraine's defense and pressure on Russia during his visit to Great Britain.

At night, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 352 drones and 16 missiles, targeting mostly Kyiv. Air defense forces neutralized 339 drones and 15 missiles, repelling the massive attack.

On the night of June 22, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. Air defense forces neutralized 28 Shahed-type attack UAVs, but hits were recorded in seven regions, including Chernihiv, Sumy, and Odesa.

President Zelenskyy refutes reports of Patriot systems being destroyed. He also notes that mobile air defense groups shoot down a third of "Shaheds", and Ukraine has contracted more weapons than in any other year.

During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 280 aerial assault means: 272 drones, 2 "Kinzhal" missiles, 4 "Kalibr" missiles, 2 "Iskander-K" missiles. Air defense neutralized 260 targets. The main strike was directed at Kremenchuk, where hits were recorded.

On the night of June 21, Ukrainian naval sailors destroyed 10 enemy kamikaze drones "SHAHED-136". The Southern Defense Forces are ready for a new wave of Russian assaults.

Estonian intelligence does not rule out a decrease in the number of Russian drone attacks due to Israel's war against Iran and Ukrainian attacks on factories. However, Russia plans to increase the production of these drones.

China has become a key supplier to the Kremlin's war machine, reflected in the use of Chinese components in Shahed drones and other weapons. This enables the aggressor to intensify shelling of Ukraine, despite Western sanctions and Beijing's public statements.

President Zelenskyy stated that Russia continues targeted terror, hitting Odesa and Kharkiv with over 20 drones. He called for a tangible response that would hit Russia's ability to finance the war.

Ukraine's defense forces repelled an overnight attack of 86 Shahed-type drones and simulators. 70 enemy drones were neutralized in the north, east, and south of the country.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is trying to save Iran's nuclear program. He emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions and cooperation to counter aggressive regimes. This was agreed upon at the G7 summit in Canada.

Tensions between Israel and Iran present both challenges and opportunities for Russia. The Russian Federation may use this to shift the world's attention away from its aggression against Ukraine. At the same time, the escalation could affect the supply of weapons from Tehran to Moscow.