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Ukraine reports extensive Russian attacks and significant drone interceptions

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Posted Jun 12, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-12-1030
Ukraine reports extensive Russian attacks and significant drone interceptions

Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 102 of 117 Russian drones on June 12. Regional strikes hit Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and Sumy, causing casualties and damage. Ukraine also reported significant Russian personnel losses.

Ukraine's Air Force reported intercepting 102 of 117 Russian attack drones launched from multiple directions overnight into June 12. The drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and imitator types, resulted in 14 impacts across seven locations and debris falls in eight others. Separately, the Zaporizhzhia region endured 949 strikes on 44 settlements, causing two deaths and three injuries in the Zaporizhzhia and Polohy districts. In Mykolaiv, residential buildings were damaged and two people injured, while railway infrastructure was targeted in the Sumy region. Ukraine's General Staff also claimed Russia lost approximately 1,300 military personnel in a single day. Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Громадське

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