Russian strikes hit multiple locations across Ukraine on June 16, 2026, killing three people and wounding 68 others, according to Ukrainian emergency services.
One of the deadliest individual incidents occurred in Kherson, where a public bus was struck during what Ukrainian officials described as a deliberate attack on civilian infrastructure. Emergency crews worked through the afternoon to treat the injured and clear debris.
The attacks drew immediate condemnation from European capitals and reinforced the argument among Ukrainian officials that continued military aid was essential even as diplomatic conversations remained ongoing at the G7 summit in Evian.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky referenced the strikes during closed-door discussions with G7 leaders, framing them as evidence of the disconnect between Moscow’s stated willingness to negotiate and its conduct on the battlefield.
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Sources:
https://kyivindependent.com/