13:59 Most modern fighter plane damaged? Ukraine is said to have successfully attacked targets in Russia
Ukraine reacted to the Russian rocket attack on Kiev and other places on the previous day with attacks on targets in Russia. According to a report by "Kyiv Independent", the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Military Intelligence Directorate (HUR) successfully attacked the military airport in Achtubinsk, a power station near Rostov-on-Don, and an oil depot in the Volgograd region in the past night. In the 450 kilometers distant Achtubinsk, two models of the latest Russian combat aircraft SU-57 are reportedly damaged. The damage was not confirmed by Russia, but Russian authorities reported the interception of several Ukrainian drones.
13:26 Report: Germany's budget for arms deliveries is used up for 2024
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, according to "Spiegel" information, sees a need for additional 4 billion Euros for further arms deliveries to Ukraine for 2024. The approximately 7 billion Euros, which are planned in the current federal budget for the support of Kiev, are largely consumed or contractually bound. Only about 200,000 Euros are left for new deliveries in the second half of the year. Pistorius therefore requested additional funds of 4 billion Euros from Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner. With the fresh money, Pistorius wants to deliver more ammunition, urgently needed spare parts, and possibly also additional Leopard 1A-tanks to Ukraine. "We are currently working on freeing up additional funds to be able to continue being active this year as well," said the SPD politician during a troop visit in Alaska.
13:07 US Correspondent: Doubts about further Ukraine support are growing
12:39 Intelligence and UN: Kinderkrankenhaus directly hit by Russian rocket - Moscow denies
After the impact of a projectile on a children's hospital in Kiev, Russia and Ukraine are arguing about the origin. The Ukrainian domestic intelligence service SBU claims, according to its own statements, to have new evidence that the children's hospital was hit directly by a Russian rocket of the type Kh-101 Kalibr. The analysis of the flight path and the type of damage caused prove that it was a direct hit. The SBU presented images of a rocket engine fragment, which was allegedly found at the site of the impact. The United Nations (UN) shares this assessment: "The analysis of the video material and an on-site assessment indicate a high probability that the children's hospital suffered a direct hit and was not damaged by an intercepted weapon system," explains the head of the UN Human Rights Observation Mission in Ukraine. At the time of the attack, there were approximately 670 children being treated in the clinic and about 1000 employees were present. However, Moscow claims that the Ukrainian-deployed ground-air missile defense system NASAMS was responsible. This system was developed by the USA together with Norway. Even if the Russian statement were correct: The Ukrainians use these Western air defense systems to defend against permanent Russian air raids on civilian targets.
11:50 "Friend of India": Modi courts Putin in Moscow
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the relationship between his country and Russia and praised President Vladimir Putin. The bilateral relationship is based on "mutual trust and mutual respect," Modi said during a visit to Moscow. At the same time, he highlighted Putin's leadership qualities. "Every Indian considers Russia a friend of India in good and bad times," Modi added. India imports oil, gas, and military equipment from Russia. Several Western countries had urged Modi to distance India more from Russia. However, trade between the two countries continues to grow. On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed disappointment and concern about Russian missile attacks on Kiev: "It's a great disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts that the leader of the world's largest democracy hugs the bloodiest war criminal in the world on such a day in Moscow."
11:15 Ukraine could lose F-16 fighter jets before first use
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10:48 Moscow to closely monitor NATO summit
Russia intends to closely monitor the NATO summit, according to Russian government spokesman Dmitry Peskov. He referred to NATO's declaration of Russia as an enemy and stated that the Russian government considers NATO involved in the Ukraine conflict. The leaders of the 32 NATO countries are meeting for a three-day summit in Washington, D.C. Support for Ukraine in its defense against the Russian aggression war is the main focus. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also expected in the U.S. capital.
10:39 Not enough military: Expert sees Europe unprepared for Trump win
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10:05 Poland to receive $2 billion credit for US weapons purchases
Poland, one of the most important political and military allies of Ukraine and a NATO frontline state, shares thousands of kilometers of border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and the Russian vassal state of Belarus. According to the U.S. government, Poland is receiving a $2 billion credit to support its modernization program. With this support, Poland plans to purchase F-35 fighter jets, Patriot air defense systems, and M1 Abrams combat tanks. The U.S. government assumes responsibility for up to $60 million of the interest costs. The U.S. government thus supports Poland's large orders from its own defense industry.
08:42 Body of a boy recovered in Kiev rubble, death toll rises
Rescue workers have recovered the body of a boy in the ruins of a house in Kiev. The Ukrainian Interior Ministry reported this to "Kyiv Independent." With this, the death toll from Monday's Russian air raid on Kiev rose to 27, including four children. 117 more people were injured. According to Ministry reports, rescue teams are still active at three locations in the capital.
08:30 Ukrainian Partisans report successful sabotage on Russian railway
The Ukrainian partisan group Atesh claims to have disrupted an important railway connection between Russia and the occupied Ukrainian territories. A switchbox was reportedly destroyed, according to the group's Telegram channel. A video is also visible, showing a burning box next to a railway track. The sabotage action is said to have taken place near the Russian town of Schachty. The railway lines reportedly lead from Rostov am Don towards the occupied Mariupol. The railway tracks are essential for the supply of new equipment to the Russian troops. Both the Ukrainian army and Ukrainian partisans therefore regularly target railway lines. Atesh claims to be active not only in the Russian-occupied territories but also within Russia.
07:55 Ukraine reports over 1200 soldiers killed in a day
In his daily reports, the Ukrainian General Staff reports that the invaders suffered a loss of 1220 soldiers. Additionally, seven Russian tanks, 19 armored personnel carriers, 49 artillery pieces, 29 drones, and 36 missile systems were destroyed from Russia. The figures are not verifiable. However, the number of 553,410 Russian military personnel killed, wounded, 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 attacks
According to official reports, at least four people were killed in Ukrainian attacks on the Russian border region of Belgorod within 24 hours. Additionally, 20 people were injured, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov on the Telegram online service. The past 24 hours were "restless" and "difficult," Gladkov further stated. Of the injured, 17 were hospitalized, two were seriously injured. Attacks were also reported from other western Russian regions, including Kursk and Volgograd.
07:22 Over 2000 children seek refuge from Russian attacks in Kiev's subway
During the massive rocket attacks on Kiev on Monday, according to city administration reports, 32,000 people sought shelter in the low-lying U-Bahn tunnels. Among them were reportedly almost 2200 children. The Ukrainian capital is regularly attacked by Russia. In the past few months, more and more rockets have penetrated, as Western air defense systems only have limited ammunition and are increasingly being successfully bypassed.
06:50 "Dirtbag": At least two dead after attack on children's hospital in Kiev
The shelling of 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. Health Minister Viktor Lyashko reported damage to departments for dialysis, cancer treatment, operating rooms, and intensive care units at the hospital on Monday. Hundreds of residents helped rescue workers 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 missile attacks, supposedly targeting Ukrainian weapons factories and military airfields. Many videos from Kiev showed that the damages were caused by a Ukrainian surface-to-air missile, according to reports without evidence. The Moscow Military dismissed the Ukrainian reactions to the attack as "hysteria of the Kiev regime." Ukrainian reports stated that another hospital in the capital was damaged on the other side of the Dnipro.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied Russian claims that the Ukrainian air defense was responsible for the attacks instead of a targeted missile strike. "What cynicism the scoundrels in the Kremlin are showing, claiming 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 all those who had posted videos online, "on which it is clearly visible that it is not just a part of one or another rocket, but a direct missile strike that killed and injured many people."
06:19 Germany provides Ukraine with more ammunition and air defense system
The German government has made additional military supplies available to Ukraine for its defense against the Russian attack. According to the updated list of delivered military goods, the promised third air defense system Patriot has arrived. New on the list are also additional ammunition for the 50 Leopard 1 tanks provided together with Denmark, 11,000 additional rounds of ammunition for the 52 Gepard anti-aircraft tanks, and two air surveillance radars of the type TRML-4D.
05:43 Attack on Russia: Fire in power plant in Rostov-on-Don
In the southern Russian region of Rostov, according to Russian reports, a fire broke out in a power plant due to a Ukrainian drone attack. "Two transformers have caught fire," Rostov 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 border region had been a target of attacks in the past.
04:31 FDP politician Faber defends the Defense Ministry
FDP politician and new chairman of the Defense Committee, Marcus Faber, defended the Defense Ministry against criticism for the modest increase in the defense budget in 2025. "One should not forget that the defense budget of the Defense Ministry, unlike most other ministries, has actually increased," Faber told the Augsburg 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 can be seen, even if one could wish for more."
03:25 UN Human Rights Commissioner condemns attack on hospital in KievUN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk condemns attacks on a children's clinic in the Ukrainian capital Kiev as "reprehensible." The attacks had "severely damaged" the Intensive Care, surgical, and oncological departments of the Ochmatdyt Children's Hospital, Turk stated. The Dialysis department of the clinic was "destroyed." "Among the victims were the sickest children of Ukraine," he added.
02:05 Biden announces support for Kiev at NATO summitUS President Joe Biden announces new measures to strengthen Ukraine's air defense following attacks with Russian rockets that killed 36 people. The US and its allies will announce this new support at a NATO summit in Washington this week, Biden said. He described the rocket attacks on Ukraine as a "grim reminder of Russia's brutality" in the war that began in February 2022.
01:05 Kiesewetter: Defense Ministry disappointed with soldiersIn the debate over defense budgets, CDU defense expert Roderich Kiesewetter calls for a new definition of prosperity. "It's bitter and a disappointment for the soldiers that the federal government can't prioritize the Bundeswehr in budget planning," Kiesewetter told Funke Media Group newspapers. This shows that "the Zeitgeist of the Chancellor" has not yet arrived and Olaf Scholz refuses to let the population pay for wine in the face of the threat situation. "It's also necessary to define prosperity anew - away from individual interpretation, towards social resilience and readiness to defend," Kiesewetter said. Earlier, the defense budget accounted for five or six percent of the country's economic power. "It's possible to prioritize if the political will is there," he said. A steadily increasing defense budget should aim for three percent of the Gross Domestic Product.
00:01 Greens and FDP announce increase in Pistorius FundLooking ahead to budget negotiations in the German Parliament, Green budget politician Sebastian Schäfer, who is also the deputy chairman of the Bundestag committee for the Special Fund for the Bundeswehr, announces corrections to defense spending. "The coalition's leadership provides a good basis for parliamentary budget negotiations," Schäfer told the 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 said. Defense policy spokesperson for the FDP, Alexander Müller, also shows readiness for further adjustments in favor of the defense budget.
22:16 Debris falls on hospital - seven deadA debris fragment from a rocket fell on a hospital in Kiev and killed five doctors and two patients. According to "Ukrainska Pravda," this happened at the ADONIS Clinic in the Dniprowskyi district. A Russian rocket attack also shattered windows in a private maternity clinic in the same building.
22:10 Insider: Scholz to deliver clear message at NATO summit
According to German government sources, the NATO summit from Tuesday to Thursday will send "a very clear message" in support of Ukraine. Chancellor Olaf Scholz will make it clear in the circle of the 32 NATO state and government heads that Germany is a reliable partner in the transatlantic alliance and will remain so, said the government representative.
21:56 Schmyhal: Looking for alternate location for hospital
The Ukrainian government is looking for an alternate location for the attacked children's hospital. Premier Minister Denys Schmyhal shared this information. The attack will be a topic at the next cabinet meeting. "We hope our international partners will draw their own conclusions," he was quoted as saying by "Kyiv Independent." "We need effective responses to Russian terror."
You can read about previous developments here.
- The Russian rocket attack on Kiev and other places in Ukraine the previous day was met with retaliatory attacks by Ukraine on military targets in Russia, including a military airport in Achtubinsk, a power station near Rostov-on-Don, and an oil depot in the Volgograd region.
- Volodymyr Selensky, the President of Ukraine, expressed his disappointment and concern about the Russian missile attacks on Kiev, stating that it was a "great disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts" that the leader of the world's largest democracy was hugging the bloodiest war criminal in the world.
- German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius requested additional funds of 4 billion Euros from Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner to continue delivering arms to Ukraine, as the approximately 7 billion Euros planned in the current federal budget for the support of Kiev are largely consumed or contractually bound.
- Russia intends to closely monitor the NATO summit, according to Russian government spokesman Dmitry Peskov, as the leaders of the 32 NATO countries gather for a three-day summit in Washington, D.C. to discuss support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression.
- Following the Russian rocket attack on a children's hospital in Kiev, which resulted in 16 injuries, including seven children, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selensky denied Russian claims that the Ukrainian air defense was responsible for the attacks, stating that it was a "direct missile strike" that killed and injured many people.
