13:32 Insider: Russian ammunition depot hit in drone attack
A Russian munitions depot, according to Ukrainian security sources, was struck north-east of Ukraine in the Voronezh region (see entry 08:44). The 9000 square meter large storage was reportedly attacked by drones, says a member of the security services. There is a "high probability" that there will be further explosions in military-industrial facilities, the informant explains.
13:03 Russia: Defending against Ukrainian drones with balloons
Russia is planning to build a network of balloons to counter long-range Ukrainian drone attacks. This was reported by "The Telegraph". The so-called "Barrier" protection system is based on models from the First and Second World War. According to the "The Telegraph" report, a Russian aerospace and aviation company has already begun testing such military balloons.
12:22 Russia: One civilian death after Ukrainian attack on Horliwka
A civilian is reported to have been killed in Horliwka, a city in the Russian-occupied region of Donetsk, following a Ukrainian attack. This was written by the city's mayor, Iwan Prichodko, on Telegram. The Russian news agency RIA Novosti reports of "heavy attacks by Ukraine" on the region.
11:44 Sharma: Le Pen's appearance causes stir in Ukraine
The situation at the front line in Ukraine is deteriorating, but the announced weapons deliveries from the West are reportedly delayed. In addition, there is growing concern about a right-wing shift in France. An interview by Le Pen is causing particular attention, as reported by NTV reporter Kavita Sharma.
11:14 Ukraine: Five dead after Russian attack on Selydove
The Russians launch two guided bombs at the city of Selydove in the Donetsk region. This was announced by the governor of Donetsk, Wadym Filaschkin, on Telegram. Five people were killed and eight were injured in the attack. Filaschkin reports that the bombs hit an industrial area. "No one can feel safe in the Donetsk region," he writes.
10:51 Governor: Air raid alarm in the Saporischschja region
According to the Ukrainian governor of Saporischschja, Iwan Fedorow, the Russians are attacking the southern Ukrainian region with ballistic missiles. He announced this on Telegram. Therefore, an air raid alarm has been sounded in Saporischschja.
10:35 Governor: Explosions after Russian attack on Cherson
Following a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Cherson, there are several explosions in the city center. This was announced by the governor of the Cherson region, Oleksandr Prokudin, on social media. In addition, the café "Lito" caught fire. The building is said to have been reduced to its foundation. The authorities have released a video that is said to show the effects of the Russian attack.
10:14 ISW sees no genuine negotiating intent from Putin
According to US experts, Russian President Vladimir Putin, after his meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, shows no genuine willingness for negotiations in his offensive war against Ukraine. The analysts of the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) in Washington report. Putin also rejected a ceasefire in the conflict for two consecutive days. Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of using the ceasefire to rearm and re-equip their troops.
09:27 Ukrainian intelligence reports successful destruction of Russian military installations
According to their own statements, Ukrainian intelligence, in cooperation with the Ukrainian Air Force, set two Russian military installations in Donetsk on fire. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) reports this in social media. The area is currently controlled by the Russians. In the city of Debaltseve, a fire was set in a logistics center where tank equipment and ammunition were stored. In the village of Novoluhanske, the Russian radio jamming station R-330Zh "Zhitel" is reportedly on fire.
09:09 Ukrainian Air Force: 13 Russian drones shot down
The Ukrainian Air Force reports that it has destroyed all 13 drones that Russia launched at targets in Ukraine overnight. In the Telegram short message service, it also reports that Russia fired two Iskander missiles. The Air Force does not report whether the missiles were shot down.
08:44 After Ukrainian drone attack: Explosion in Russian Voronezh
In the Russian region of Voronezh, a fire broke out in a warehouse with "explosive items" after a Ukrainian drone attack. This is reported by the Russian governor of the region Voronezh, Oleksandr Gusev, in social media. Gusev reports that all drones were shot down. Falling debris from the drones are said to have caused the fire in the warehouse. Gusev writes about an evacuation, but not about injuries or deaths.
08:05 Russia: Two Patriot air defense systems destroyed in Odessa
In the Ukrainian region of Odessa, two launchers for Patriot ground-to-air missile systems were reportedly destroyed, according to Russian news agencies, citing the Defense Ministry. Iskander missiles were used for the attack. The Patriot systems were located near the Juschni harbor.
07:38 Governor: Russia fires rockets at Pavlohrad
In the night, the Russians fired rockets at the city of Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region. This is reported by the governor of Dnipropetrovsk, Serhii Lysak, in social media. There were no fatalities or injuries. In addition, Nikopol was shelled with heavy artillery and kamikaze drones. Three women were reportedly injured. In the city, several private houses, a university, a kindergarten, a car and a gas pipeline were damaged.
07:09 Ukraine publishes numbers on Russian lossesThe Ukrainian General Staff has published new casualty numbers for the Russian troops in Ukraine. According to this, Russia has lost approximately 550,990 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. In just 24 hours, the number of losses amounted to 1,150. According to the report from Kiev, in addition, two more tanks, 16 armed vehicles, 40 artillery systems, and an air defense system were destroyed. In total, Russia, according to Ukraine, has lost 8,155 tanks, 15,524 artillery systems, and 360 planes, 326 helicopters, 11,862 drones, 28 ships, and a submarine since the beginning of the large-scale attack. Western estimates give lower loss figures - these are only minimum values.
06:42 Ukraine: Navy trains on the Dnipro RiverThe Navy is conducting a tactical exercise of its river flotilla on the Dnipro River. The Ukrainian Navy posts pictures of the flotilla training on its Facebook channel. According to this, combat engagements and mine countermeasures were practiced.
06:07 "DeepState": Russia advances in the Donetsk regionRussian forces are reportedly advancing in the Donetsk region. This was reported by the military-affiliated channel "DeepState" on Telegram and X. The areas of Pishchany, Yevgenivka, Severnoy, near Lozuvatsky, Makiivka, Novoselivka First, Chasovoy Yar, Kalynyvka are said to be affected. Furthermore, it is reported in the message that the Ukrainian defense forces are pushing the Russians back in Hlyboky in the Charkiw region.
05:32 Drone attacks in Eastern UkraineThe Russian forces have again attacked the Eastern Ukraine at night with so-called Kamikaze drones. The air defense in Charkiw and Sumy reports drone intrusions in several waves. There is currently no information on the effects of the attacks.
04:14 Gas pipeline on the Crimea is on fireAfter an accident at a gas pipeline, there is a fire on the Crimea. The administration of the Crimea, installed by Russia, reports on Telegram that employees of the Emergency Situations Ministry are controlling the extent of the fire. The fire broke out near the village of Vinogradnoye and has spread to the nearby forest. The gas supply to the resort of Aluschta and over a dozen settlements has been disconnected. "There is no danger to the populated area," the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry reports. There are no reported injuries. It is unknown what type of accident caused the fire.
01:09 Russia reports interception of Ukrainian dronesRussian air defense units have shot down seven Ukrainian drones in the southern regions of Belgorod and Kursk near the Ukrainian border. Seven drones were intercepted over the Belgorod region, which is frequently subjected to Ukrainian attacks, the Russian Defense Ministry reports. Seven more drones were shot down in the Kursk region, according to Alexei Smirnov, Governor of the region further north and west. Ukrainian forces reportedly shelled about ten villages during the day.
23:39 Kiev reports 123 battles in Donetsk region
Heavy fighting continues in the east of Ukraine. "The situation was hottest today in the area of Pokrovsk, in addition, the enemy was active in the direction of Lyman and Kurachowe," the Ukrainian General Staff reported in its evening situation report. All three cities mentioned lie in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk. In the course of the day, there were 123 battles. Forty-one of these were reportedly from the area of Pokrovsk. There were nineteen attacks in Lyman and seventeen in Kurachowe. While the General Staff reports that twenty-nine attacks at Pokrovsk have been repelled, twelve battles were still ongoing. The military leadership in Kiev reported that the defenders were doing everything they could to stabilize the situation and prevent the enemy from advancing deep into Ukrainian territory.
22:18 Russians allegedly lost thousands of soldiers at Tschassiw Jar
The Russian troops suffered heavy losses in the battle for Tschassiw Jar - according to an Ukrainian military spokesperson, 5000 men were reportedly wounded or killed. The tenacious resistance of the Ukrainian defenders had forced them to withdraw from part of the village. The village has been a focus of fighting for months.
21:49 Ukraine: Russia targeted decoys in air raid
In a reported air raid on the previous Wednesday, Russia allegedly destroyed a Mig-29 and two Patriot missile batteries - but, according to the Ukrainian Air Force commander, Nikola Oeschtschuk, the Russians had fallen for a decoy. They had only destroyed decoys, he said. The air raid had targeted a military airfield in the Dnipropetrovsk oblast and a supposed Patriot battery in the Odessa oblast.
21:11 Chinese soldiers arrive for joint anti-terror drills in Belarus
Chinese soldiers have arrived in Belarus (formerly White Russia) for a joint anti-terror exercise. The exercise is scheduled to take place from July 8 to 19, according to a statement from the Belarusian Defense Ministry on its Telegram channel. "The joint training helps to exchange experiences, improve the cooperation between Belarusian and Chinese units, and lay the foundation for further development of Belarusian-Chinese relations in the field of joint military training." No details have been provided about the planned exercises yet.
20:28 Zelenskyy: Russia will never again dominate the Black Sea
President Zelenskyy announced a new naval strategy in his daily video address. This strategy is expected to be presented to the Security and Defense Council of Ukraine in the near future. The war has changed the power balance in the Black Sea, he said. The Russian fleet will never again dominate the region.
19:41 Drone alarm - Romania scrambles F16s
The Romanian government has scrambled two F16 fighter jets after Russian drones approached Ukrainian territory - near the border. They did not have to intervene. No damages from drone wreckage have been reported, according to the Romanian Defense Ministry.
- The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) in Washington reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin shows no genuine willingness for negotiations in his offensive war against Ukraine, despite his meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
- Ukrainian intelligence, in cooperation with the Ukrainian Air Force, reportedly set two Russian military installations in Donetsk on fire, according to their own statements.
- The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Russia has lost approximately 550,990 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, in addition to various military equipment.
- Russia is reportedly planning to build a network of balloons to counter long-range Ukrainian drone attacks, as reported by "The Telegraph".
- The attack on Ukraine by Russia has sparked concerns about a right-wing shift in France, with an interview by French far-right leader Marine Le Pen causing particular attention, according to NTV reporter Kavita Sharma.
