KYIV: Russia fired fewer drones and missiles at Ukraine in June compared to a month before, an AFP analysis of Ukrainian air force data showed Wednesday, as Kyiv stepped up its own retaliatory attacks on Russia.
Moscow launched 5,749 drones and 180 missiles against Ukraine in June — down 29 percent and 15 percent respectively compared to May — following several months of record aerial strikes on its neighbor.
Russia has been pummelling Ukraine with daily barrages of drones and missiles, raining them on Ukrainian civilians and key energy infrastructure throughout its invasion, now in its fifth year.
The attacks in June killed civilians in several cities.
One hit a UNESCO-protected monastery in the heart of Kyiv, setting the roof of a landmark cathedral ablaze.
