07:55 Ukraine claims to have taken out more than 1200 soldiers in one day
In his daily reports, the Ukrainian General Staff reports that the invaders have suffered a loss of 1220 soldiers. Additionally, the Ukrainian army destroyed seven Russian tanks, 19 armored personnel carriers, 49 artillery pieces, 29 drones, and 36 missile systems from Russia. These figures are not verifiable. However, the number of 553,410 Russian military personnel killed, injured, or rendered unable to fight is significantly higher than the more cautious estimates of Western services and think tanks.
07:37 Russia reports four deaths after Ukrainian attacksAccording to reports from the authorities, at least four people were killed in Ukrainian attacks on the Russian border region of Belgorod within 24 hours. Furthermore, 20 people were injured, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported on Telegram. The past 24 hours were described as "restless" and "difficult." Of the injured, 17 required hospital treatment, two of whom were severely injured, Gladkov added. Ukrainian attacks were also reported from other western Russian regions, including Kursk and Volgograd.
07:22 More than 2000 children seek refuge from Russian attacks in Kiev's metroDuring the massive rocket attacks on Kiev on Monday, according to city administration reports, 32,000 people sought shelter in the underground metro tunnels. Among them, according to the reports, were nearly 2200 children. Kiev is regularly attacked by Russia. In the past few months, more and more rockets have penetrated, as Western air defense systems have only limited ammunition and are increasingly being bypassed.
06:50 "Scoundrels": At least two dead after attack on children's hospital in KievThe strikes on a children's hospital in Kiev during a Russian rocket attack reportedly resulted in 16 injuries, including seven children. Two of the injured died, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. According to Health Minister Viktor Lyashko, departments for dialysis, cancer treatment, operating rooms, and intensive care units were damaged in the hospital on Monday. Hundreds of residents helped emergency services clear debris and search for victims. "Little cancer and dialysis patients are sitting on the sidewalk with their mothers," reported German Ambassador Martin Jäger on X from a visit to the hospital.
The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed rocket attacks, which allegedly targeted Ukrainian weapons factories and military airfields. The numerous video recordings from Kiev showed that the damage was caused by a Ukrainian air defense missile, it was stated without proof. The Moscow Military dismissed the Ukrainian reports of damage to a second hospital in the capital as "hysteria of the Kiev regime." According to Ukrainian reports, another hospital on the other side of the Dnipro was also damaged.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refutes Russian claims that a missile strike on Ukrainian soil was actually a mistake by the Ukrainian air defense. "What cynicism the scoundrels in the Kreml are spreading, that it was allegedly the Ukrainian air defense and not a targeted missile strike that killed and injured many people," Zelenskyy said at a press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw. Zelenskyy thanked those who posted videos online showing the clear evidence of a direct missile strike.
06:19 Germany provides Ukraine with more ammunition and air defense systems
The German government has made additional military supplies available to Ukraine for its defense against the Russian aggression. According to the updated list of delivered military equipment, the promised third air defense system Patriot has arrived. New on the list are also additional ammunition for the 50 Leopard 1 tanks provided jointly with Denmark, 11,000 additional rounds of ammunition for the 52 Gepard anti-aircraft tanks, and two over-the-horizon radar systems of the TRML-4D type.
05:43 Attack on Russia: Power plant in Rostov on Don is on fire
In the southern Russian region of Rostov, there was a fire at an electricity substation, according to Russian reports, due to a Ukrainian drone attack. "Two transformers have caught fire," Governor Vasili Golubev reported via the Telegram messaging service. The Russian air defense shot down "numerous" Ukrainian drones. Golubev did not mention the exact number of drones deployed or intercepted. The region has been a target of repeated attacks in the past.
04:31 FDP politician Faber defends Defense Ministry budget
FDP politician and new chairman of the Defense Committee, Marcus Faber, defends the modest increase in the Defense Ministry budget in 2025 against criticism. "One should not forget that the Defense Ministry budget, unlike most other ministries, has actually increased," Faber told the Augsburger Allgemeine. If one includes the special fund of 100 billion euros and further investments in the troops, the total comes to 140 billion euros. "That's a lot, even if one could wish for more."
03:25 UN Human Rights Commissioner condemns attack on hospital in Kiev
UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk condemns the attacks on a children's clinic in the Ukrainian capital Kiev as "repugnant." They severely damaged the Intensive Care, surgical, and oncology departments of the Ochmatdyt Children's Hospital, Turk explained. The Dialysis department of the clinic was "destroyed." "Among the victims were the sickest children of Ukraine."
02:05 Biden announces support for Kiev at NATO summit
US President Joe Biden announced new measures to strengthen Ukraine's air defense following missile strikes on Ukrainian soil that killed 36 people. The US and its allies will announce these new measures at a NATO summit in Washington this week, Biden said. He described the missile strikes on Ukraine as a "horrific reminder of Russia's brutality" in the conflict that began in February 2022.
01:05 Kiesewetter: Bundeswehr Disappointment for Soldiers
In the debate over defense budgets, CDU defense expert Roderich Kiesewetter calls for "Prosperity" to be redefined. "It's disappointing and a letdown for soldiers that the Bundesregierung hasn't been able to prioritize the Bundeswehr in the budget setting," Kiesewetter told Funke Media Group newspapers. This shows that "the Zeitwende in the Chancellor's mindset" has not yet arrived, and Olaf Scholz is unwilling to sacrifice pure wine for the population in the face of the threat situation. "It's also necessary to redefine 'Prosperity' - away from individual interpretation, towards social resilience and readiness," Kiesewetter said. Earlier, the defense budget accounted for five or six percent of the economic power. "It's possible to prioritize if the political will is there," Kiesewetter added. A sustained defense budget should aim for three percent of the Gross Domestic Product.
00:01 Greens and FDP announce increase in Pistorius-Estate allotment
Looking at the budget negotiations in the Bundestag, Green budget politician Sebastian Schäfer, who is also the deputy chief of the Bundestag committee for the Bundeswehr Special Fund, announced adjustments to defense spending. "The coalition's agreement is a good basis for the budget negotiations in parliament," Schäfer told Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND). "There will be numerous and significant changes. In security and defense policy, there are great needs that we will take into account in the parliamentary procedure," the Green added. Defense policy spokesman for the FDP, Alexander Müller, is also open to further adjustments in favor of the defense budget.
22:16 Wreckage falls on clinic - seven dead
A wreckage of a rocket fell on a hospital in Kiev and killed five doctors and two patients. According to "Ukrainska Pravda," it was the ADONIS Clinic in the Dniprowskyi district that was affected. A Russian rocket attack also shattered windows in a private maternity clinic in the same building.
22:10 Insider: Scholz plans clear statement at NATO summit
The NATO summit from Tuesday to Thursday will reportedly send a clear message of support for Ukraine, according to German government sources. Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz will make it clear among the 32 NATO state and government heads that Germany is a reliable partner in the transatlantic alliance and will remain so, the government representative said.
21:56 Schmyhal: Looking for backup location for hospital
The Ukrainian government is looking for a backup location for the attacked children's hospital. Premier Minister Denys Schmyhal made the announcement. The attack will be a topic at the next cabinet meeting. "We hope our international partners will draw their own conclusions," Schmyhal was quoted as saying by "Kyiv Independent." "We need effective responses to Russian terror."
- The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly condemned the attack on a children's hospital in Kiev, calling the Russian forces "scoundrels" for allegedly targeting civilians.
- The Russian Defense Ministry denied responsibility for the attack on a second hospital in Kiev, claiming it was a result of Ukrainian air defense missiles, a claim refuted by Ukrainian officials.
- Amidst the ongoing Ukraine conflict, tensions between Russia and the West continue to escalate, with NATO member countries providing military aid to Ukraine to defend against Russian attacks.
- NATO leaders, including US President Joe Biden, have pledged to support Ukraine at a NATO summit, with new measures announced to strengthen Ukraine's air defense following recent missile strikes.
- In response to the Russian attacks on Ukraine, the Ukrainian army has reportedly launched cyberwarfare operations against Russia, targeting Russian military infrastructure and political institutions, with the aim of disrupting their military operations.
