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Russia Launches Largest Aerial Assault on Ukraine; F-16 Pilot Killed as Zelensky Urges U.S. Support

UKRAINE, JUN 30 – Russia launched over 1,400 missiles, drones, and glide bombs in a week, killing the Ukrainian F-16 pilot Maksym Ustymenko who downed seven targets before crashing.

  • Last Sunday, Russia launched its largest aerial attack, firing 537 weapons including drones and missiles, amid ongoing war efforts.
  • Following Putin's Friday statement of readiness for new Istanbul talks, peace efforts have yet to yield a breakthrough, prompting Russia's escalation of its attack on Ukraine.
  • Ukrainian air defenses destroyed 211 drones and 38 missiles, shot down 249 threats, and likely jammed 226 others amid Russia's 537-weapon assault.
  • At least a dozen civilians, including children, were killed, and Ukrainian F-16 pilot Maksym Ustymenko died during the strike, highlighting heavy human and military losses.
  • Following the attack, Zelenskyy called for US and European support to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses, emphasizing the need for advanced systems and international backing.
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Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) broke the news in Zürich, Switzerland on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
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