
Ukraine’s Drone Swarms Overwhelm Russia as June Sets Strike Record
In June 2026 Ukraine launched a record wave of long-range drone strikes, nearly tripling May’s total (32 vs 12) and showing Kyiv’s campaign breaking through Russia’s defenses; Moscow claimed large interception figures that analysts question, while the Moscow Kapotnya oil refinery was hit mid‑June, contributing to fuel restrictions across several Russian regions as Ukraine’s drone program grows more capable and far-reaching.