Kyiv attacked again overnight – Ukraine reports drone strikes on Russian refineries

In parallel to the Russian attacks on Kyiv, the Ukrainian side reported its own operations against targets on Russian territory. According to Zelensky, his military attacked two Russian refineries with drones overnight. A refinery in the Krasnodar region caught fire, which according to reports is among the largest in southern Russia: "Diese gehört zu den größten im Süden Russlands."

Ukrainian counterattacks on Russian territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also stated that Ukrainian missiles had hit a Russian arms factory. "Selenski: Ukrainische Raketen treffen russische Rüstungsfabrik", read the corresponding report. In addition, Ukraine reported having hit an oil pumping station that supplies Moscow.

Further Ukrainian attacks were also reported from Russia. An attack on industrial facilities in Volgograd was recorded. Russian authorities stated that three people were killed in Russian drone attacks – however, these casualty figures refer to Ukrainian territories that were under Russian shelling.

State of emergency in Crimea

According to the mayor of Moscow, more than a dozen drones were shot down before they reached the Russian capital. "Bürgermeister: Über ein Dutzend Drohnen vor Moskau abgeschossen", it was stated. Air defenses in the Moscow region were reportedly on heightened alert during the night.

A state of emergency is in effect on the Crimean peninsula, annexed by Russia, according to Russian authorities. The exact background to the escalation on the peninsula initially remained unclear, but the measure indicates a heightened security situation.

Regardless of the nighttime combat operations, a Ukrainian fighter jet crashed, as the reports indicate. "Ukrainischer Kampfjet abgestürzt", read the corresponding brief report. No information on possible casualties or the cause of the accident was provided in the available reports.

Peace proposals parallel to the violence

Despite the military escalation, Volodymyr Zelensky sent peace proposals to Moscow. "Der ukrainische Präsident Wolodimir Selenski hat Friedensvorschläge an Moskau gesandt", it was stated. Diplomatic efforts are thus continuing in parallel with the intense fighting.

The news situation was presented in the format of a news ticker that bundled various developments in the Ukraine war. "Weitere Berichte zur Lage in der Ukraine gibt es auf der Übersichtsseite zum Ukraine-Krieg", the broadcaster referred to further information. The reports were broadcast on 28.06.2026 on the program Deutschlandfunk.

The reciprocal attacks demonstrate an escalation on multiple geographic levels: While the Ukrainian capital suffered under Russian shelling, Ukrainian drones and missiles struck deep into Russian territory – as far as industrial facilities in Volgograd and an oil pumping station that supplies Moscow. Both sides reported injuries and damage, underscoring the humanitarian and infrastructural consequences of the ongoing conflict.