Commander of 154th Brigade in Ukraine Found Dead
Colonel Volodymyr Kononnikov, commander of the 154th Brigade, was found dead on June 28. The Southern Operational Command said law enforcement has launched an investigation.
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Lukashenko’s Russia Visit: Kremlin Uses Him for Sanctions Tricks
Alexander Lukashenko's surprise visit to Russia is not just about military matters. According to Ukrainian TV channel 24 Kanal, citing political technologist Yuriy Podorozhniy, the Kremlin intends to use the Belarusian leader as a tool to undermine Western sanctions.
Ukrainian SSO Strike Yaroslavl Oil Refinery – Key Fuel Supplier for Moscow
Units of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SSO) attacked the Yaroslavl oil refinery in Russia on the night of June 28. The SSO said the plant is one of the country's largest and supplies fuel to Moscow, among other areas.
Ukrainian forces damage key railway bridge in occupied Luhansk
Ukrainian defense forces attacked and damaged a strategic railway bridge in the occupied village of Sabivka, Luhansk region, on June 26. Images confirming the damage surfaced on June 28, the Kyiv Post reports.
Kyiv: Monument to Replace Lenin Statue
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on June 28 that a monument to Hetman Ivan Mazepa will be erected on the site where a Lenin statue was toppled in 2013.
Russian guided bombs hit residential block in Zaporizhzhia
At least three civilians were injured on Sunday morning when Russian forces struck a residential area in Zaporizhzhia with guided glide bombs, according to the head of the regional military administration, Ivan Fedorov.
Russian attacks on Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Dnipropetrovsk: two injured
In the early hours of Sunday, June 28, Russia attacked Ukraine's capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles, injuring at least two people and sparking fires in the Darnytskyi district. Chernihiv and the Dnipropetrovsk region were also hit, the Kyiv Post reports.
57 Russian attacks: General Staff reports heavy fighting in Ukraine
Since morning, Russia has been attacking Ukraine along numerous front sections – the General Staff counts 57 attacks.
Explosion in Kropyvnytskyi: Russian Drones Ukraine
An explosion rocked the central Ukrainian city of Kropyvnytskyi on Monday evening as Russian drones targeted the area, the Ukrainian Air Force reported.
Ex-Soldier Lunin: Police Search for Him
Former frontline soldier Alexander Lunin demanded a conversation with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. Instead, the police are now searching for him, as he has disappeared for the time being.
Three killed in Russian drone attacks on Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy
Russian drone strikes on the Ukrainian regions of Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy have killed three people, local authorities reported.
Ukraine hits rocket factory in Volgograd with Flamingo cruise missiles
The Ukrainian army attacked an arms factory in the Russian million-strong city of Volgograd overnight. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Flamingo cruise missiles struck the facilities of the Titan-Barrikady plant and set them on fire.
Ukraine to Use ‘Katran’ Drones to Intercept Sanctioned Ships
Ukraine plans to deploy its 'Katran' naval drones to intercept vessels violating international sanctions, a representative of the Ukrainian military intelligence agency HUR told Business Insider.
Ukraine Launches New Tender for 155mm Artillery Shells
Ukraine's Defense Ministry has tasked the Defense Procurement Agency DOT with a new competitive tender for an expanded batch of long-range 155mm artillery shells, the Kyiv Post reports.
Russian drone hits industrial plant in Zaporizhzhia
A Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia struck an industrial plant, sparking a fire. According to regional governor Ivan Fedorov, no one was injured.
Ukrainian Family Invests Over 750,000 Hryvnias in Roof and Extension
After losing their home in Huliaipole to Russian troops, a Ukrainian family bought an old house and spent over 750,000 hryvnias on the roof and extension alone, as Olena reported on social media.
Ukraine destroys Shahed launch vehicle at Donetsk airport
Ukraine's 28th Separate Brigade destroyed a rare Russian vehicle used as a launch platform for Shahed attack drones at the occupied Donetsk airport on Friday, the brigade reported.
Ukraine and Poland Agree on Joint Arctic Research
Ukrainian and Polish scientists have signed an agreement to cooperate in the Arctic, giving Ukraine the opportunity to conduct bipolar research on both poles for the first time.
State of Emergency on Crimea: Russian Authorities Respond to Drone Attacks
Russian-installed authorities on occupied Crimea have declared a state of emergency following massive Ukrainian drone strikes.
Power outages in occupied Kherson: Ukraine increases pressure on Crimea
In the Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine's Kherson region, power was fully or partially cut on Friday. The Moscow-installed authorities reported the blackouts, which coincide with a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting occupied infrastructure and logistics links to Crimea.
Knife Attack on Military Personnel in Kharkiv: One Dead
In Kharkiv, a man attacked military personnel of a district military enlistment office with a knife during a mobilization operation. According to the regional TCC, one soldier was killed and another wounded.
Russian drone strike hits residential building in Sumy
A Russian drone struck a nine-story residential building in the Ukrainian city of Sumy overnight, the State Emergency Service (DSNS) reported.
Russian Attack Hits Energy and Civilian Infrastructure in Odesa Region
Russian forces struck energy and civilian infrastructure in the Vilkove community of Odesa region early Friday, sparking a fire and injuring one person, according to the Izmail District Military Administration.
SBU officer sentenced to life imprisonment for spying for Russia
A high-ranking officer of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has been sentenced to life imprisonment for high treason. According to the SBU, he is the highest-ranking SBU employee convicted of espionage since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Hell on Crimea: How Ukraine Is Destroying Putin’s Myth
Ukraine's relentless drone campaign has isolated Crimea from Russia, cutting off supply lines and forcing Moscow to withdraw its Black Sea Fleet. The peninsula, which Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin once called 'sacred and eternal,' could soon fall back under Ukrainian control.
Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Oil Depot for Second Time
A Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at the Poltavskaya oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region overnight, marking the second strike on the facility in less than two weeks, the Kyiv Post reports.
Ukraine: 1,270 Russian Soldiers Killed in One Day
The Ukrainian Armed Forces killed 1,270 Russian occupiers on June 24, according to the General Staff.
Belarus Switches Off Retransmitters for Russian Shahed Drones
Belarus has deactivated the retransmitters that Russia used to guide Shahed drones toward targets in Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The systems were taken offline on Monday, Zelensky said, citing military and intelligence reports.
Fuel Rationing in 22 Russian Regions
Twenty-two Russian regions have imposed restrictions on the sale of gasoline and diesel, affecting nearly a quarter of the country's federal subjects, according to the Kyiv Post citing The Moscow Times.
Fuel Shortage in Russia Reaches Vladivostok – Expert Warns
The fuel crisis in Russia has now reached Vladivostok in the Far East, according to Ukrainian broadcaster 24tv, citing military expert Roman Svitan, who says the situation is tense in many regions.
Zelenskyy: Belarus Disables Russian Repeaters
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Belarus has disabled signal repeaters used by Russia for attacks on Ukraine, confirming this to journalists.
Four Ukrainian sailors return from Iranian detention
Four Ukrainian sailors who were detained by Iranian forces in April aboard the container ship Epimonidas have returned home, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said.
Russian attack kills Norwegian People’s Aid deminer in Kherson region
A 24-year-old demining specialist from Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) was killed in Russian shelling of the village of Novopetrivka in the Kherson region. Three other NPA staff were wounded, according to the head of the regional military administration, Oleksandr Prokudin.
Ukrainian troops reject Russian capture claim
The Ukrainian military group 'Kursk' has dismissed Russian claims of capturing the village of Ivolzhanske in the Sumy region as false.
Power cut in Sevastopol after Ukrainian attack
Ukraine has continued its strikes on Russian infrastructure. The power supply was cut off in the port city of Sevastopol in Crimea.
Five killed in Russian airstrikes on Nikopol
Russian airstrikes on the Ukrainian city of Nikopol killed five people overnight, according to Deutschlandfunk.
WELT Reporter Accompanies Secret Ukrainian Drone Strike Against Russia
Ukraine continues to carry out successful long-range drone attacks on Russian territory. As WELT reports, its reporter Max Hermes was the only German journalist to accompany such a medium-range drone strike.
Russian drone attack on Balakliia: one dead, several injured
A Russian drone strike on the city of Balakliia in Kharkiv Oblast killed a 56-year-old woman and injured a 21-year-old woman who suffered acute stress shock, according to regional military administration head Oleh Syniehubov.
Russian attacks kill two in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia
Russian attacks in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions on June 23 killed two people and wounded two others, according to the heads of the regional military administrations.
Russian strikes on Kryvyi Rih and Odesa kill four
Russian missile and drone attacks on Kryvyi Rih and Odesa on Thursday killed four people, including a 26-year-old woman on a beach, local authorities reported.