Civilian Casualties in Ukraine Continue to Rise in May
The number of civilian casualties in Ukraine has increased in May and is expected to surpass April's figures, according to preliminary UN data.
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Ukraine news on the war, society, politics and consequences for Germany, Europe and the Ukrainian diaspora.
Ukraine Plans Stricter Penalties for Systematic Speeding
Ukraine's Interior Ministry (MVS) is planning tougher sanctions for drivers who repeatedly speed. According to 24tv, a demerit point system abolished in 2020 is set to be reintroduced.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Fuel Depot in Crimea
Ukrainian forces continue targeting fuel infrastructure and logistics of Russian occupiers in Crimea, reports 24tv.
Syrskyi Approves Concept for Missile Forces Until 2030
Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has approved a concept for the development of missile forces and artillery until 2030, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Kremlin prepares Russians for war’s end – disguised as ‘victory’
According to 24tv, the Kremlin is preparing Russian society for a possible end to the war of aggression against Ukraine – and intends to present it as a 'victory'.
Russia attacks Ukrainian rescuers twice in one night
In the night of June 9, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian rescue workers twice in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Zelenskyy: Russia Loses the Initiative in War Every Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sees the military situation for his country as more favorable than it has been in two and a half years. In an interview with the British newspaper The Guardian in London, he said Russia is losing the initiative day by day.
Russians Attack on Multiple Front Sections – ISW Reports Situation
Russian troops continue their assaults on several front sections, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Small groups infiltrate and storm in the Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk oblasts.
EU Transfers Another €2.8 Billion to Ukraine
The European Union has transferred an additional €2.8 billion to Ukraine to support its state budget, which has been severely strained by Russia's war of aggression.
IAEA: No Radioactive Contamination After Attack on Nuclear Waste Storage Near Chernobyl
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found no radioactive contamination after an attack on a storage facility for spent fuel elements near the Ukrainian Chernobyl nuclear plant, the IAEA announced.
Ukraine: Panic over mass migration from South Asia unfounded
A wave of panic over supposed mass migration from South Asia is sweeping Ukraine, fueled by disinformation, AI-generated fakes, and far-right fringe groups, the Kyiv Post reports. Official data shows no significant influx of foreign workers.
Poll: Most Poles Do Not Expect War to End in 2026
A new poll by the Polish research institute IBRiS shows that more than 76 percent of Poles expect Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine to continue beyond 2026.
Lavrov: Russian Language Rights as Peace Condition for Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov has called the full restoration of rights for the Russian-speaking population in Ukraine a non-negotiable condition for a long-term peace settlement. Lavrov spoke on Saturday in a video address on Russian Language Day, as reported by the Kyiv Post.
Ukrainian Special Forces Strike Oil Terminal in Crimea
In the early hours of June 7, Ukrainian special forces (SSO) attacked several oil depots in Russian-occupied Crimea, targeting the Semykolodezyanska oil base, according to 24tv.
Lukashenko rules out direct war involvement
Belarusian Alexander Lukashenko said on June 6 in Grodno that Belarusian troops will not take part in combat operations in Ukraine, according to the Kyiv Post. He stated that his compatriots do not want to serve as 'cannon fodder' for someone else's will.
Ukraine: Putin Chance for Peace, Says Foreign Minister
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has squandered his opportunity to end the war on favorable terms after rejecting a direct peace talk proposal from President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky Signs Law Reforming Ukraine’s Film Funding
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law that fundamentally reforms state support for Ukraine's film industry. Kyiv Post reports that the law guarantees minimum funding and introduces new support instruments.
Russia launches new drone attack on Ukraine – air raid alerts in several regions
On the morning of June 6, Russia launched attack drones against Ukraine again. According to 24tv, air raid alerts were triggered in several regions due to the threat of Shahed drones.
Two dead in Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia
A Russian drone attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday, June 6, killed two employees of an industrial enterprise. Ivan Fedorov, head of the regional military administration, confirmed the civilian casualties, as reported by the Kyiv Post.
Trump supports direct Ukraine-Russia talks without US involvement
US Donald Trump has spoken out in favor of direct peace negotiations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin without US mediation, according to the Kyivpost.
Russian drone attack on gas station in Kherson region kills two
A Russian Shahed drone struck an OKKO gas station near Posad-Pokrovske in Kherson Oblast on June 5, killing two civilians and injuring nine others, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Russian attack on gas station in Kherson region: one dead, seven injured
Russian forces shelled a gas station in the Chornobaivka community of Kherson region on Tuesday, killing a 35-year-old woman and injuring seven people, according to Ukrainian news outlet 24tv.
Ukraine: 185 Defenders Returned from Russian Captivity
According to Ukrainska Pravda, 185 Ukrainian defenders and one civilian have returned from Russian captivity in a prisoner exchange. This is the 75th exchange since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Ukrainian Sea Drone Explodes in Romanian Port
A Ukrainian sea drone exploded in a Romanian port, the Defense Ministry in Bucharest said. The drone does not belong to the Romanian army but is a type used in the war in Ukraine.
Four killed in Russian drone attack on factory near Kyiv
A Russian drone strike on a food factory near Kyiv has killed four people, Ukrainian authorities said. The attack was part of a wave of drone strikes across the country.
Kuleba: Zelensky’s Letter to Putin Showed Confidence in Victory
Former Ukrainian Foreign Dmytro Kuleba said President Volodymyr Zelensky's open letter to Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin was a signal of confidence in victory. According to the Kyiv Post, the letter was addressed not only to Putin but also to the Ukrainian people, US Donald Trump, and European allies.
Parcel Explosion in Kyiv: One Dead, Two Injured at Nova Poshta
A parcel explosion at a Nova Poshta sorting terminal in Kyiv's Obolon district on June 5 killed one employee and injured two others, according to the Kyiv Post. The case has been classified as a terrorist act resulting in death.
Ukraine Hopes for Senate Approval of Ukraine Support Act
Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, Olga Stefanyshyna, thanked the House of Representatives for passing the Ukraine Support Act and now expects a similar decision from the Senate.
Ukraine’s Drone Forces: 100,000 Russian Losses in One Year
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) say they have killed or wounded more than 100,000 Russian soldiers within a year, according to the unit's commander, Brovdi, on Thursday.
Russia Plans to Increase Share of Jet-Powered Drones to 50 Percent
Russia intends to raise the proportion of jet-powered attack drones in its airstrikes to up to 50 percent, Ukraine's top general warned, posing new challenges for the country's air defense.
Ukraine: Small air defense shot down over 3,500 Russian drones in May
Ukraine's 'small air defense' destroyed more than 3,500 Russian drones in May, according to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. He also warned of a new Russian tactic: Moscow plans to increase the share of jet-powered attack drones to 50 percent.
Ukraine reports 279 combat engagements: Russians attack Pokrovsk and Hulyaipole
Ukrainska Pravda reports, citing the Ukrainian General Staff, that 279 combat engagements took place at the front on June 3. Most Russian attacks were concentrated on the Pokrovsk and Hulyaipole directions.
ISW: Russian Forces Attempt to Encircle Lyman
Russian forces are trying to encircle the city of Lyman and expand their offensive to other cities, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) in its latest frontline report.
Ukraine: Supreme Court Rules on Soldier Compensation
The Supreme Court of Ukraine has ruled in a test case on compensation for a soldier who lost part of his income due to delayed salary payments. According to 24tv, the case involved an allowance set by a government decree.
Russian drone attack on village in Kharkiv region: two dead
A Russian drone strike on the village of Rokytne in Kharkiv region on June 3 killed two people and injured three, Ukrainska Pravda reports, citing Governor Oleh Syniehubov.
Russia pounds Kyiv, Putin speaks of new dimension of war
Russia has launched massive strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. According to a report by Spiegel, Vladimir Putin spoke of a 'new dimension' of the war.
Anne Applebaum: Ukraine Is Becoming Europe’s Security Provider
Historian and journalist Anne Applebaum sees Ukraine in a new role: no longer just a recipient of security assistance, but increasingly a security provider for Europe. She said this in an exclusive interview with the Kyiv Post.
Russian drones hit Kharkiv: Five injured
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv with drones on the morning of June 3, injuring five people, according to local authorities as reported by Ukrainska Pravda.
ISW: Russian Attack on Kyiv Aimed to Divert Attention from Kremlin Failures
A Russian attack on Kyiv on June 2 injured dozens of people. Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) believe the main goal of the strike was to divert attention from the Kremlin's failures, according to 24tv.
Russia attacks Ukraine with drones – air raid alerts in several regions
Russia has launched attack drones against Ukraine again. According to 24tv, air raid alerts were triggered in several regions, including Kyiv.