Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,222
Summary
On June 30, Russian forces launched a major aerial attack on Ukraine using drones and missiles, which killed five people. Ukraine intercepted most of the weapons, but also faced shelling in other regions. Additionally, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for increased international support and suggested leaving a treaty banning certain mines.Key Facts
- Russia fired 537 aerial weapons, including 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles in the attack on Ukraine.
- Ukraine's air force intercepted 475 of these weapons.
- Five people, including an F-16 pilot, were killed in the attacks.
- The attacks reached as far as Lviv, causing a fire and power outages.
- Poland scrambled aircraft but reported no Russian missiles entering its airspace.
- Ukraine's President Zelenskyy called for more support to boost Ukraine’s air defenses.
- Zelenskyy suggested pulling Ukraine out of a treaty banning anti-personnel mines; parliament needs to approve this.
- The US Congress plans to vote on new sanctions against Russia, while Russia warned of consequences from sanctions.
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