Russia carried out a large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine, deploying 597 drones and 26 missiles. The assault, the fourth major one this month, hit multiple cities including Chernivtsi near the Romanian border, where two people were killed and 20 injured. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 25 missiles and 319 drones. President Zelensky called for stronger sanctions against Russia and enhanced air defense systems. June saw the highest civilian casualties in three years, with 232 deaths and 1,343 injuries.