Russia Launches Overnight Barrage of 154 Drones Targeting Ukraine
During the night of June 29 to 30, 2026, Russian forces deployed 154 Shahed-type loitering munitions in a massive aerial offensive across Ukraine. The strikes primarily targeted energy infrastructure in the eastern and central regions, resulting in at least 8 civilian deaths and dozens of injuries. Ukrainian air defense systems successfully intercepted a majority of the drones, but several impact sites reported significant structural damage and local power outages. Ukrainian officials characterized the barrage as a coordinated effort to stress the national grid.