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'They attack with everything at once' — How Russia exploits Ukraine's vulnerability to ballistic missiles

On June 2, Russia carried out its largest ballistic and hypersonic missile attack of the year. On June 15, it nearly surpassed that record. The attacks point to a disturbing change in tactics: The Kremlin may be refining a new model of strikes on Ukrainian cities, relying on concentrated salvos of ballistic and hypersonic missiles to inflict maximum damage as Ukraine faces a growing shortage of Patriot interceptors. The two mass strikes in June followed a similar pattern. Russia launched more

An explosion lights up the sky during a Russian drone and missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 2, 2026.

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes both sides of Crimean Bridge, Zelensky warns of 'new massive strike' by Russia

Key developments on June 20-21: * Ukraine strikes both sides of the occupied-Crimean Bridge in overnight drone attack, Zelensky says * Russia preparing 'new massive strike,' Zelensky warns * Zelensky mails revoked Polish medal back to Warsaw * Russian oil, gas sites in Crimea and Siberia hit by Ukrainian drones * At least 5 dead, 12 injured in Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia Ukraine's army struck energy and military targets on both sides of the Crimean Bridge, Ukrainian President Volodymy

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Key developments on June 19: * Kyiv targets Moscow for second day in a row following record drone assault; * Moscow Oil Refinery halts operations after largest-ever drone attack on Russian capital, General Staff says; * US senators propose using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's military; * Australia announces $70 million in arms funding for Ukraine through PURL initiative; * Western allies pledge $4 billion in military aid for Ukraine at Ramstein summit. Moscow came under attack

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