Escalating drone and missile strikes reported across Ukraine and Russia
On June 22 and 23, 2026, widespread drone and missile attacks occurred across Ukraine and Russia. In Ukraine, Russian strikes targeted the regions of Krivoy Rog, Nikopol, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Odessa, Kharkiv, and Sumy, causing multiple civilian casualties and damaging infrastructure. A significant incident in the Black Sea involved a Russian drone strike on the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier Victress, resulting in the death of a 58-year-old Egyptian crew member. Meanwhile, Russia reported intercepting nearly 60 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow, leading to the temporary suspension of operations at four airports serving the Russian capital. Ukrainian officials reported that an Iskander ballistic missile strike in the Odessa region killed one person and injured three others. Russian authorities also noted that public events in occupied Sevastopol were suspended due to security concerns. While Ukraine faces ongoing bombardment, Moscow is dealing with intensified Ukrainian drone operations within its own territory.