Russia reports downing 660 Ukrainian drones, denies seeking Belarus war aid

aljazeera.com·Al Jazeera Staff·2026-06-26T10:12:32.000Z
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Ukraine carried out a large-scale drone attack on Russia, hitting energy infrastructure and military sites, with Russian officials reporting 660 drones shot down across 13 regions. The strikes are part of Ukraine’s ongoing effort to disrupt Russia’s war economy and pressure its defenses, while Ukrainian leaders warn Belarus may be drawn into the conflict. The article presents Ukraine’s actions as strategic and effective, framing them as a justified response in the ongoing war.

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