Russian military forces launched 135 attack drones that struck 11 locations across Ukraine on the night of June 22, 2026 [1].
These coordinated strikes targeted civilian areas and infrastructure in multiple regions, demonstrating the ongoing scale of aerial assaults on Ukrainian territory.
In Kharkiv, the strikes hit three districts. One person died and nine others were injured [4, 5]. The attacks also reached the Zaporizhzhia region, where seven people were injured [9].
Operations in the Sumy region included strikes on the regional center and the town of Bilopillya. Reports indicate that nine people were injured in the Sumy region [6]. Additionally, Russian forces dropped six KAB missiles on the Sumy regional center [7].
Further damage was reported in Bilopillya, where two rockets hit schools [8]. Across the various target zones, 13 drones were hit [2] during the broader wave of 135 launched aircraft [1].
The strikes occurred throughout Monday night, with the full extent of the casualties and damage reported on Tuesday [1].
“Russian military forces launched 135 attack drones”
The use of a high volume of drones combined with KAB missiles and rocket fire suggests a multi-layered aerial strategy. By targeting diverse locations—including educational facilities in Bilopillya and regional centers in Sumy—the strikes create widespread instability and pressure on Ukrainian air defense systems across different geographic sectors.
