War in Ukraine
News and analysis of the war in Ukraine — military actions, political responses, consequences, and the humanitarian crisis.
Air strikes are shaking the Ukrainian capital, causing serious damage
The night attacks with enemy drones on Kyiv led to destruction and fires in various areas of the city. The authorities report partial destruction in residential buildings, warehouses, and vehicles, and heavy smoke is worsening air quality.
The Russian strikes on Odesa take lives and cause damage to civilian facilities.
The Prosecutor's Office in Odesa region has initiated a pre-trial investigation into war crimes that led to the death of civilians, following a Russian drone attack in the night of June 10. Two men were killed, and nine other civilians were injured as a result of the damage to residential buildings, a maternity hospital, an emergency care facility, and other objects.
The Ukrainian president calls for decisive action against Russia after the latest missile attacks.
Vladimir Zelensky strongly condemns the nighttime Russian missile strikes against Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, and the Chernihiv region. He calls on the international community, led by America and Europe, to take concrete steps to force Russia to end the war.
The Ukrainian air defense repels Russia's largest air attack since the start of the war.
On June 9, Russia carried out one of the largest air attacks against Ukraine since the start of the conflict, using over 499 strike assets. The Ukrainian defense forces managed to neutralize 479 of them, demonstrating the effectiveness of their air defense.
Freed Ukrainian prisoners of war are returning after three years of captivity.
The first group of released Ukrainian servicemen, including defenders of Mariupol, have returned to Ukraine. This is the result of the targeted efforts of the President, the negotiation team, and the coordination headquarters.
Diplomacy - the key to peace in Ukraine according to the US
The US government emphasizes the importance of diplomatic dialogue between Russia and Ukraine to achieve a sustainable peace in the region. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed efforts to end the war with the French Foreign Minister.
Ukraine's president: Russia has no chance of victory under current conditions
The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, states that Russia can only achieve victory on the condition of a "very, very prolonged" war, the lifting of international sanctions, and the cessation of aid for Ukraine. However, he believes that under the current circumstances, Vladimir Putin will not succeed in achieving victory.
The Ukrainian drones are forcing Russia to strengthen its military air infrastructure
According to OSINT analyst Def Mon, Russia is intensifying the construction of aviation shelters at least 14 military airfields in response to successful Ukrainian drone attacks that have caused serious damage to Russian military infrastructure.
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.