Ukraine escalates long-range strikes ahead of NATO summit (defence24.com)

• Ukrainian strikes on Crimea surged to over 100 in June, causing fuel and power shortages.
• Deep strikes inside Russia hit Moscow and St. Petersburg, leading to fuel export curbs.
• A Monaco bombing targeting a Ukrainian businessman highlights the expanding shadow war.

"Ukraine intensified its long-range strike campaign ahead of the NATO summit, hitting Crimea with over 100 drone and missile attacks in June, destroying fuel depots and power substations. Deep strikes inside Russia reached Moscow and St. Petersburg, causing fuel shortages. A bomb attack in Monaco on a Ukrainian businessman suggests the conflict’s shadow war is expanding. The summit will discuss further military aid."