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Drone, artillery attacks kill civilians on both sides of Russia-Ukraine border

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Posted on June 27, 2026

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· Last updated: June 27, 2026

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Civilians Killed in Drone and Artillery Attacks on Russia-Ukraine Border

Overview of Recent Cross-Border Attacks

Incidents in the Russian Bryansk Region

Ukrainian Drone Strike in Bryansk

June 27 (Reuters) - Drones and artillery killed civilians on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine border on Saturday, local officials said.

In the Russian border region of Bryansk, a Ukrainian drone strike killed two people in their car in a village near the border, the region's acting Governor Yegor Kovalchuk said on Telegram.

Russian Defence Ministry Reports

Russia's Defence Ministry, quoted by Russian news agencies, said 124 Ukrainian drones had been downed over Russian regions over a period extending from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (0500-1700 GMT).

Moscow's Response to Drone Threats

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin issued a long series of statements about Ukrainian drones heading for the capital being intercepted. An informal tally kept by Russian news agencies put the number at 21 during the day.

Attacks in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Region

Casualties and Damage Near Nikopol

In Ukraine, the governor of the southeastern Dnipropetrovsk Region, Oleksandr Ganzha, said a combined total of more than 40 drone strikes and artillery fire had killed one person and injured one near Nikopol.

Strategic Importance of Nikopol

The town, lying on the opposite bank of the Dnipro River from the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, is a frequent Russian target.

(Reporting by Ron PopeskiEditing by Rod Nickel)

Key Takeaways

  • A Ukrainian drone strike in Bryansk region killed two civilians in a car near the Russia–Ukraine border; Russia reported downing 124 Ukrainian drones between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., with 21 allegedly intercepted near Moscow.
  • In Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region near Nikopol, more than 40 drone and artillery strikes killed one civilian and injured another, highlighting the increasing cross-border civilian impact.
  • These incidents are part of escalating reciprocal drone and artillery attacks, with broader drone bombardments reported across multiple Russian regions, underscoring intensifying aerial warfare.
  • Drone warfare’s civilian toll continues rising; previous large-scale strikes, like a recent massive Ukrainian assault across dozens of Russian regions and Crimea (up to 660 drones intercepted), reflect the growing scale and stakes of these exchanges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the latest drone and artillery attacks occur?
The attacks took place in the Russian Bryansk region and Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Region, near the Russia-Ukraine border.
How many civilians were killed in the recent strikes?
Two civilians were killed in Bryansk, Russia, and one person was killed in the Dnipropetrovsk Region, Ukraine.
How many Ukrainian drones were reported downed by Russia?
Russian authorities claimed that 124 Ukrainian drones were downed over Russian regions between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Was the town of Nikopol targeted in these attacks?
Yes, Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk Region near the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was struck.
Who confirmed the civilian casualties on both sides?
Local officials in Bryansk and Dnipropetrovsk, including the governor and acting governor, confirmed the casualties.

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