War in Ukraine
News and analysis of the war in Ukraine — military actions, political responses, consequences, and the humanitarian crisis.
The Ukrainian boxing champion Usyk asks Trump to visit Ukraine and help its people.
The world heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk called on US President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine and help the Ukrainian people who are fighting against the Russian invasion. Usyk offered Trump to stay in his home for a week to understand what Ukrainians experience daily.
Ukraine strikes key Russian military plant in Cheboksary
The Ukrainian drone forces carried out a precise strike on two enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex in Cheboksary, Russia. The affected production is related to the production of adaptive antennas for attack drones and guided air bombs used in the Russian aggression against Ukraine. The strike caused a large-scale fire and flight restrictions in several Russian cities.
Canada provides a new $35 million military aid package for Ukraine.
The Canadian Department of National Defence announced the release of a new $35 million military aid package for Ukraine. The funds will be used to purchase armored vehicles, military equipment, ammunition, and electronic warfare systems to strengthen protection against drones and other threats.
The Kstovo oil refinery - a key link in the Russian military logistics, hit by a drone attack
A large-scale fire engulfed the oil refinery in the Russian city of Kstovo, likely caused by a drone attack. The plant is of strategic importance to the Russian army, processing over 17 million tons of oil per year and supplying the military districts as well as the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories.
Europe can take a leading role in supporting Ukraine as American aid is reduced.
The general responsible for coordinating German military aid to Ukraine states that the European NATO member countries are already providing around 60% of all Western military aid to Ukraine, surpassing the United States. He emphasizes that Europe has the financial resources to compensate for a potential cessation of direct American aid.
Russian opposition holds secret peace talks with Ukraine
The influential Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza reveals that representatives of the anti-Putin opposition are holding private negotiations with Ukrainian officials. The goal is for these contacts to reach the "highest level" - possibly with the participation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Ukrainian forces are carrying out a large-scale operation against key Russian military targets.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out a series of precise preventive strikes against important Russian military bases and logistics centers, causing significant damage to the enemy's infrastructure. The strikes demonstrate Ukraine's growing capabilities to conduct active offensive operations and bring the war to the aggressor's territory.
New wave of Russian missile strikes on Ukraine: Casualties, destruction and service disruptions
On the night of June 6, Russia carried out new massive missile attacks on cities and regions in Ukraine. The result is numerous casualties, destroyed infrastructure, and disruptions of essential services in the affected areas.
A series of drone attacks against Russian strategic targets
During the night, numerous air attacks were recorded in Russia, in which a petroleum base in Engels and a high-tech equipment plant in Michurinsk were struck. This demonstrates Ukraine's growing capabilities to reach critical infrastructure and military targets deep in the Russian rear.
A Russian drone attack affects a medical institution in a Ukrainian community with a Bulgarian population.
A Russian drone attack in the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of Ukraine affected a medical outpatient clinic serving three villages with around 2,500 residents, including a Bulgarian diaspora. The authorities are taking measures to restore medical services to the affected population.
The Russian airports in Moscow are facing challenges due to the attacks with Ukrainian UAVs.
The intensified attacks with Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are forcing international airlines to limit their presence at Moscow airports and reroute flights to other cities of the Russian Federation. This leads to inconvenience for passengers and likely changes in the aviation schedule.
Former US president with controversial reaction to Ukraine's successes against Russia
The former US President Donald Trump publicly expresses admiration for the Ukrainian military operation against Russian air bases, but behind the scenes he expresses concern that this could undermine his diplomatic efforts to achieve peace. Trump shares that he has spoken with Putin, who has assured him that Russia will respond "decisively".
Ukraine is expanding its international coalition for defense modernization.
Ukraine continues to strengthen its defense capacity with the help of international partners. The expansion of the "Danish model" of support for Ukrainian defense up to 1.3 billion euros by 2025 was confirmed, as well as the expansion of the coalition for electronic warfare with five new member countries.
A firefighter loses his family in a tragic drone attack by Russian forces.
The head of the fire department in Priluki has lost his wife, his daughter - a policewoman, and her small son as a result of a Russian drone attack, while he was in another part of the city. The Minister of Internal Affairs expressed condolences for this enormous tragedy.
Ukraine is receiving unprecedented military aid and strategic partnerships for arms production
The meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group demonstrated strong international support for the country. Ukraine's partners have committed to building factories on their territory for the joint production of Ukrainian weapons, including drones, missiles, and ammunition. This will provide additional funding, access to modern technologies, and strategic industrial partnerships for the Ukrainian defense sector.