Overview
- President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on June 30 that Ukrainian forces struck the Dubna space communications centre in Moscow Oblast for a second time, targeting a site used for Russian reconnaissance and command.
- Ukraine has also hit multiple oil refineries and fuel logistics hubs, including earlier damage to the Kapotnya refinery and recent strikes on Ufa, producing fuel shortages, station closures and rationing in parts of Russia and occupied Crimea.
- Russian authorities say they shot down large numbers of drones and reported civilian harm from crashes in the Moscow region, while Moscow has launched missile and drone strikes in response inside Ukraine.
- The European Commission released €3.9 billion for drone procurement and Sweden and Saab advanced Gripen aircraft deals to strengthen Ukraine’s strike and air‑defence capabilities.
- Analysts say the campaign is inflicting real economic and military strain on Russia but so far has not forced a change in Kremlin policy and carries a higher risk of prolonged fighting and further harm to civilians.