Zelensky Reveals Scale of Russia's Weekly Aerial Campaign: 1,400 Drones, 1,500 Guided Bombs, 19 Missiles Across 15 Regions

On June 27, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russia struck 15 Ukrainian oblasts over the preceding week, using 1,400 attack drones, nearly 1,500 guided aerial bombs, and 19 missiles . He noted that Russian forces are targeting ordinary residential buildings and civilian infrastructure , and he appealed for bolstered air defenses ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7–8.

Breakdown of Russia’s Weekly Aerial Assault

Zelensky detailed the week's totals, which represent a large-scale and sustained campaign:

• 1,400 attack drones launched by Russia
• Nearly 1,500 guided aerial bombs (KABs)
• 19 missiles of various types

The numbers show a notable shift in composition compared to recent weeks. For context, on June 21, Zelensky reported roughly 2,200 drones, 1,800 glide bombs, and 87 missiles . On June 14, he reported 1,920 drones, 1,790 glide bombs, and 17 missiles . The reduction in drone and missile volumes is coupled with a consistently high volume of glide bombs.

“This week, 15 of our regions came under attack from Russia. There have been virtually daily shellings of Kherson, Zaporizhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy. The Russians are using various types of weapons to strike people, ordinary residential buildings, and our civilian infrastructure,” Zelensky stated in his post .

Regions Affected

The strikes covered a vast geographic area. 15 Ukrainian oblasts (regions) were attacked over the week . Key areas of focus included Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy, which faced almost daily attacks .

Civilian Casualties

While Zelensky’s June 27 statement did not provide a specific week-long casualty total, he acknowledged that “unfortunately, there are victims of this terror almost every day” . A separate report on June 27 from regional authorities, covering the most recent 24-hour period, indicated at least 7 killed and 89 injured across the country. This included a Russian drone strike that hit a civilian minibus in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast . In his post, Zelensky noted that there were hits on residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure .

Urgent Appeal for Air Defenses Ahead of NATO Summit

Zelensky framed the attacks as part of a deliberate Russian strategy of terror against civilians. He called on international partners to “step up countermeasures against these attacks” . He emphasized the need to strengthen air defense, “primarily anti-ballistic protection,” and expand cooperation within the Drone Deal format .

This appeal comes directly ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for July 7–8 in Ankara, Turkey, where Ukraine is expected to press for additional Patriot systems, other air defense platforms, and expanded defense cooperation . The summit represents a critical diplomatic moment for Ukraine to secure concrete commitments for air defense support.

Key Context and Caveats

The reported figures for the week (1,400 drones, ~1,500 KABs, 19 missiles) come from Zelensky’s official post cited by multiple news outlets, including Pravda and Interfax-Ukraine . Both sources are consistent with each other.

The civilian casualty figures for the full week are not included in Zelensky's statement from the available sources. The 24-hour figure of 7 killed and 89 injured, reported by Yahoo News, provides a snapshot but does not represent the complete weekly toll from the President’s office .