The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine intensified on June 26, 2024, with Russian Armed Forces launching strikes on various targets in the Kharkiv, Odessa, Nikolaev, and Sumy regions. Explosions were reported in Nikolaev, where American HIMARS launchers used by Ukrainian forces to attack Sevastopol were destroyed, resulting in over 100 injuries and up to five fatalities. Additionally, Russian Aerospace Forces targeted enemy forces and military equipment east of Volchansk and attacked the Zaporizhzhia region 328 times in a day, causing destruction to residential buildings. Furthermore, Russian forces struck civilian infrastructure in the Odessa region with a ballistic missile and dropped a FAB-500 bomb on Selydove in the Donetsk region causing extensive damage to administrative and residential buildings. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones attempted to attack Russian military objects in the Smolensk region but were destroyed by air defense forces. The attacks in the Belgorod region by Ukrainian forces resulted in civilian injuries and damage to multiple structures. The Russian National Guard neutralized a Ukrainian military drone in the Kherson region, preventing potential explosive hazards. The situation remains tense with ongoing battles and continuous shelling, highlighting the escalating violence and the heavy toll on civilian life and infrastructure in the affected regions.
Key points
- Russian forces conducted strikes in multiple Ukrainian regions, including the destruction of American HIMARS launchers.
- Ukrainian drones attempted to attack Russian military objects in the Smolensk region but were intercepted.
- Civilian infrastructure suffered significant damage due to the conflict, with casualties and injuries reported on both sides.
