Russian forces conducted a large-scale aerial assault on Ukrainian territory during the night of 25 June, deploying 71 drones of various types against multiple regions, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. The attacks resulted in civilian casualties and significant damage to residential areas across three oblasts.

Military officials reported neutralizing 52 of the 71 attacking drones across eastern, northern, and southern regions of the country.

Defense forces destroyed 32 drones through direct engagement, while electronic warfare systems suppressed or caused the loss of an additional 20 unmanned aircraft.

Russian attack injures nine civilians in Kharkiv 

The eastern city of Kharkiv experienced explosions during the overnight assault, with Russian strike drones targeting civilian enterprises and residential areas, according to Head of Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Syniehubov.

Drone strikes hit a civilian enterprise in the city’s Kyiv district, while the Shevchenkivskyi district saw a three-story residential building catch fire. Additional fires erupted in two residential buildings, though one of the affected structures remained unoccupied.

In the Kharkiv Oblast city of Kupiansk, a guided aerial bomb strike damaged a nine-story residential building and injured five civilians, who are receiving medical treatment.

Regional officials reported that during the previous 24-hour period, Russian attacks affected Kharkiv city and five settlements throughout the oblasts, resulting in nine civilian injuries.

Zaporizhzhia experiences 469 strikes in last 24 hours

Russian forces launched four separate strikes against the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia after midnight, targeting private residential sectors and causing injuries to two civilians, according to Regional Military Administration head Ivan Fedorov. The missile attacks damaged nine houses, outbuildings, and vehicles in the targeted areas.

Zaporizhzhia city is located close to the frontline and some parts of the region are occupied.

Medical officials reported that two men, aged 31 and 35, sustained injuries during the assault. One victim required hospitalization and remains in moderate condition. In total, five civilians were wounded in the region.

Zaporizhzhia Oblast under Ukrainian control experienced intense bombardment throughout the day, with occupying forces conducting 469 strikes against 13 settlements.