12:55 DeepState: Russians advancing in Donetzk
Russian forces have seized the village of Urozhaine in the Donezk region. This is reported by the portal DeepState, which is close to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. The fighting in Zalizny and Klishchiivka continues. In addition, the Russians are reportedly advancing on Oleksandropol, Nowoseliwka Perscha, and Makijiwka. Urozhaine was seized by Russian forces during Russia's offensive against Ukraine in 2022. It is reported that Urozhaine was retaken by the Ukrainian military in August 2023.
12:07 Russia: 3-Tonne bomb dropped on Ukrainian military outpost
The Russian Defense Ministry shows in a video a Su-34 Sukhoi jet dropping a heavy bomb. The Su-34 is a two-seat jet bomber developed in the Soviet Union. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the bomb dropped was of the FAB-3000 type, which is dropped from aircraft and weighs three tons, with the warhead reportedly weighing around 1200 kg. The Russian Defense Ministry claims that the bomb hit a Ukrainian Air Force outpost.
11:30 Ukraine: Death toll rises after Russian air raids on Donetsk
The death toll in the Donetsk region has risen to six following Russian air raids. Six residents of the Donetsk region were killed: two each in Nowootscheretuwate (see entry at 21:53) and Progres, one in Kostiantynopolskiy, and one in Novoselivka Pershii (see entry at 22:17). This was announced by the Ukrainian governor of the Donetsk region, Wadym Filaschkin, on social media. A total of 11 people were reportedly injured in the attacks throughout the day.
11:00 Report: Ireland preparing security agreement with Ukraine
Ireland is reportedly taking the first steps towards drafting a security agreement with Ukraine. This was reported by "The Kyiv Independent" following a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Ireland. For a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris, Zelenskyy made a brief stopover at Shannon Airport in Ireland on his return from the NATO summit in Washington. "The Kyiv Independent" reports that Harris described the encounter as a "very good meeting," during which they discussed a possible bilateral agreement on mine clearance, energy, humanitarian aid, and food security. Ireland follows a policy of neutrality, is not a NATO member, and has one of the lowest defense budgets in the EU, accounting for around 0.2% of its GDP. The Irish government does not supply weapons to Ukraine but has recognized the war in Ukraine as a genocide.
10:24 Ukraine: Six Russian air raids repelled
In the night, the Ukrainian air defense reportedly shot down two enemy cruise missiles of the CH-59/Ch-69 type and four reconnaissance drones: three Orlan-10s and one ZALA, according to their own statements on social media.
09:42 Russia uses Trump attack for propagandaRussia utilizes the attempted assassination attempt on the former US President Donald Trump for its own purposes just hours after the incident. The spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry calls on the US government to "review their policy of instigating hate." Such a policy targets "political opponents, countries, and peoples," announced Maria Zakharova. She also used the attack to make propaganda against US support for Ukraine. The money for "the delivery of weapons to Zelenskyy" should "perhaps be better used for financing the police and other services that ensure law and order in the US," she says to republican politicians.
09:00 Ukraine publishes numbers on Russian lossesThe Ukrainian General Staff publishes new loss figures for the Russian troops in Ukraine. According to this, Russia has lost approximately 559,090 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. In just 24 hours, the number of losses amounted to 1,320. According to the report from Kiev, at least seven tanks and 46 artillery systems were also destroyed. Since the beginning of the large-scale attack, Russia has lost 8,206 tanks, 15,262 artillery systems, and 361 aircraft, 326 helicopters, 12,108 drones, 28 ships, and a submarine, according to Ukraine. Western estimations give lower loss figures - which are also only minimum values.
07:59 Governor: Air raid alert over the region of ZaporizhzhiaMilitary Governor Ivan Fedorov of the Zaporizhzhia region calls for an air raid alarm in the southern Ukrainian region. On Telegram, he reports on attacks with ballistic missiles. According to Fedorov, other regions in Ukraine are also being attacked. He makes no statements about casualties, injuries, or deaths.
06:30 Russia reports downed drone in BelgorodRussia reports a downed Ukrainian drone in the Russian region of Belgorod from the previous night. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, "an attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terror attack" with a drone was thwarted at approximately 23:05 Moscow Time. In Belgorod and other border regions of Ukraine, there have been frequent Ukrainian attacks. The night before, for example, an oil depot in the region of Rostov was set on fire by Ukrainian drones.
06:06 "F-16 is no Game Changer"The Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba states that no specific weapon will change the situation in the war, but rather a sufficient supply of weapons and ammunition for the Ukrainian troops. "No single weapon can be a Game Changer that changes everything. We can only change the situation for the better if we have all the necessary weapons, equipment, and ammunition. That's why F-16 fighter jets, expected to arrive in Ukraine soon, are just as important as various types of air defense systems, tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery ammunition," so Kuleba.
05:06 Kiev: The Crimea Bridge must be destroyedThe Crimea has transformed into an uncomfortable territory. This is the achievement of the Ukrainian security and defense forces, explains the head of the Ukrainian Security Service, General Lieutenant Kyrylo Budanov. "Ukrinform" reports this, citing the agency's press service. The rebuilding of the Black Sea Fleet after a series of Ukrainian attacks would present a challenge for Moscow, Budanov says. The goal is the destruction of the Crimea Bridge, he adds. So far, it has been possible to force Russia to withdraw its warships as far as possible from the Crimea, explains the head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
00:01 Ukraine shoots down two Russian reconnaissance dronesUkrainian forces shoot down two Russian drones of the Orlan type at the southern front. "Ukrinform" reports this, citing a Telegram post from the South Air Command. The Russians are also attacking Odessa with a ballistic missile, the report says. It is believed to be an Iskander-M missile launched from the Crimea.
22:17 Two dead in Dnipropetrovsk OblastThere were fatal attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast before the attack on Novootsherihivka. The terrain of a farm in Kostiantynopolske was hit by bombs - one person died, another was injured. In Tschassiw Jar, a warehouse was damaged, resulting in another death.
21:53 Civilian deaths in Dnipropetrovsk OblastCivilians are dying in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast after a Russian attack. The village of Novootsherihivka was hit by bombs, reports "Ukrainska Pravda" citing the military administration. Two people were killed there, another was injured. The victims were reportedly in a house that was hit by a bomb. A total of ten buildings were damaged.
21:11 Russians kill paramedics with second attack on villageThis cruel tactic is well known: After an attack, the Russians fire again on a target to hit rescue forces. It seems that this was also the case with the attack on the village of Budy in the Kharkiv Oblast (Eastern Ukraine). Among the two dead was the head of the emergency medical services of the oblast, Artem Kstyria, reports "Kyiv Independent" citing the Interior Ministry. "The terrorists cynically and deliberately struck as rescue forces arrived at the scene," said the mayor of Kharkiv, Igor Terekhov.
- The Irish government is considering drafting a security agreement with Ukraine, following a visit by President Volodymyr Zelensky to Ireland.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian President, discussed potential bilateral agreements on mine clearance, energy, humanitarian aid, and food security during his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris.
- The Ukraine-Conflict continues to see military deployments and attacks, as reported by various sources, including the Ukrainian Defense Ministry and local governors.
- Cyberwarfare is also a concern for Ukraine, with Russian forces reportedly carrying out cyberattacks against Ukrainian infrastructure and institutions.
- NATO has pledged its support to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, providing military aid and assistance to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian attacks.
