14:22 NATO summit in Washington could disappoint Selensky again
The 32 NATO countries will once again confirm at their summit in Washington on Wednesday and Thursday that Ukraine will one day become a member of the alliance, and they will offer the country further military aid in defense. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not receive what he desires most: an invitation. Unclear is what the NATO countries have managed to come together on regarding the seven air defense systems Ukraine has demanded to defend against persistent Russian attacks. The NATO alliance is expected to approve new billions in aid for Kiev. Who will come up with it and for how long is unclear. Among other things, all in the NATO agree: A confrontation with Zelenskyy, as at the last summit meeting in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius a year ago, should not be repeated in Washington.
14:00 Mine clearing vehicles from Hamburg in use in Ukraine A mine clearing vehicle from Hamburg has arrived in Ukraine and is already in operation in the Charkiw region. This was announced by the Hamburg Interior Senate. Senator Andy Grote of the SPD had handed over the first of four mine clearing vehicles to the Ukrainian ambassador in Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, in mid-May. Three more are expected to follow by August.
13:32 Insider: Russian munitions depot hit by drone attack A Russian munitions depot was reportedly hit by drone attacks in the Voronezh region northeast of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian security sources. A member of the security services said the 9,000 square meter depot was attacked by drones. There is a "high probability" that there will be further explosions in military-industrial facilities, the informant added.
13:03 Russia: Plans to use balloons to counter Ukrainian drones 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 Wars. According to the "Telegraph" report, a Russian aerospace and aviation company has already begun testing such military balloons.
12:22 Russia: One civilian dead after Ukrainian attack on Horlivka A civilian is reported to have been killed in Horlivka, a city in the Russian-controlled region of Donetsk, following a Ukrainian attack. This was reported by the mayor of the city, Ivan Prigozhyn, on Telegram. The Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported on "severe Ukrainian attacks" on the region.
11:44 Sharma: Le Pen's appearance causes stir in Ukraine The situation at the front in Ukraine is deteriorating, but the announced weapons deliveries from the West are being delayed. In addition, there is growing concern about a right-wing turn in France. An interview by Le Pen caused particular attention, according to NTV reporter Kavita Sharma.
11:14 Ukraine: Five dead after Russian attack on Selydove The Russians dropped two cluster bombs on the city of Selydove in the Donetsk region. This was reported by the governor of Donetsk, Wadym Filaschkin, on Telegram. Five people were killed and eight were injured in the attack. Filaschkin reported that the bombs had landed in an industrial area. "No one can feel safe in the Donetsk region," he wrote.
10:51 Governor: Air alarm in the Saporischja region
According to the governor of Saporischja, Iwan Fedorow, the Russians are attacking the south Ukrainian region with ballistic missiles. He announced this on Telegram and therefore called for an air alarm in Saporischja.
10:35 Governor: Explosions after Russian attack on Cherson
Following a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Cherson, there have been several explosions in the city center. The governor of the region Cherson, Oleksandr Prokudin, reported this on social media. In addition, the café "Lito" caught fire. The building is said to have been reduced to its foundations. The authorities released a video that is said to show the effects of the Russian attack.
10:14 ISW sees no genuine willingness for negotiations on Putin's part
According to US experts, Russian President Vladimir Putin, after his meeting with the Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban, does not show a genuine willingness for negotiations in his war of aggression against Ukraine. The analysts of the Institute for War Studies (ISW) in Washington report that Putin demanded instead a Ukrainian surrender through "demilitarization" and the transfer of significant territories, which Russia currently does not occupy. Putin also rejected a ceasefire in the conflict for two consecutive days. The Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of using the ceasefire to rearm and re-equip their troops.
09:27 Ukrainian Security Service reports successful destruction of Russian military installations
According to their own statements, agents of the Ukrainian Security Service, in cooperation with the Ukrainian Air Force, have set two Russian military installations in Donetsk on fire. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) reports this on social media. The area is occupied 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 Nowoluhanske, the Russian radio jamming station R-330Zh "Zhitel" is said to have been set 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 a Telegram short message, they also report that Russia fired two Iskander-Raketen. The Air Force does not report whether the rockets were shot down.
08:44 After Ukrainian drone attack: Fire in Russian warehouse in Voronezh
In the Russian region of Voronezh, a fire broke out in a warehouse with "explosive materials" after a Ukrainian drone attack. This was reported by the Russian governor of the region Voronezh, Oleksandr Gusev, on 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 reports on an evacuation, but not on injuries or deaths.
08:05 Russia: Two Patriot air defense systems in Odessa destroyed
In the Ukrainian region of Odessa, two launch ramps for Patriot ground-to-air missile systems have been destroyed, Russian news agencies report, citing the Defense Ministry. Iskander-Raketen were used for the destruction. The Patriot systems were located near the Juschnes harbor.
07:38 Governor: Russia fired rockets at Pavlohrad
In the night, the Russians fired rockets at the city of Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The governor of Dnipropetrovsk, Serhii Lysak, announced this in social media. There were no fatalities or injuries reported. In addition, Nikopol was shelled with heavy artillery and kamikaze drones by the Russians. Three women were reportedly injured. In the city, according to Lysak, several private houses, a university, a kindergarten, a car, and a gas pipeline were damaged.
07:09 Ukraine publishes numbers on Russian losses
The Ukrainian General Staff published new loss figures for the Russian troops in Ukraine. According to this, Russia has lost approximately 550,990 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. In one day alone, the losses were reportedly 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 reportedly destroyed. Since the beginning of the large-scale attack, Ukraine claims that Russia has lost 8,155 tanks, 15,524 artillery systems, 360 aircraft, 326 helicopters, 11,862 drones, 28 ships, and a submarine. Western estimates give lower loss figures - although these are only minimum values.
06:42 Ukraine: Navy trains on the Dnipro River
The Navy is conducting a tactical exercise of its river flotilla on the Dnipro River. The Ukrainian Navy posted images of the flotilla exercise on its Facebook channel. According to the report, combat operations and mine clearance were practiced.
06:07 "DeepState": Russia advances in the Donetsk region
Russian forces are reportedly advancing further in the Donetsk region. This was reported by the pro-Ukrainian channel "DeepState" on Telegram and X. The areas of Pishchany, Yevgenivka, Severnoy, near Lozuvatsky, Makiivka, Novoselivka First, Chasovoy Yar, and Kalynyvka are said to be affected. Furthermore, it is reported that in Hlyboky in the Charkiw region, Ukrainian defense forces are pushing the Russians back.
05:32 Drone attacks in Eastern Ukraine
The Russian forces attacked the Eastern Ukraine again at night with so-called kamikaze drones. The air defense in Charkiw and Sumy reported drone intrusions in several waves. There are currently no reports on the effects of the attacks.
04:14 Gas pipeline on the Crimea is on fire
Following an accident at a gas pipeline, there is a fire on the Crimea. The administration of the Crimea, installed by Russia, reported on Telegram that employees of the Emergency Situations Ministry are controlling the extent of the fire. The fire reportedly broke out near the village of Vinogradnoye and has spread to the nearby forest. The gas supply to the resort of Aluschta and more than a dozen settlements has been interrupted. "There is no danger to the populated area," the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry reported. There were no reported injuries. It is unknown what type of accident caused the fire.
01:09 Russia reports interception of seven Ukrainian drones in southern Belgorod and Kursk regions near the Ukrainian borderRussian air defense units have shot down seven Ukrainian drones each in the southern regions of Belgorod and Kursk near the Ukrainian border. Seven drones were intercepted over the Belgorod region, which has been frequently subjected to Ukrainian attacks, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Seven more drones were shot down in the Kursk region, reported Alexei Smirnov, Governor of the further north and west located region. Ukrainian forces reportedly shelled approximately ten villages throughout the day, Smirnov added.
23:39 Kiev reports 123 engagements in Donetsk regionHeavy fighting continues in the east of Ukraine. "The situation was at its peak today in the area of Pokrovsk, as well as 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. A total of 123 engagements took place throughout the day. Forty-one of these were reported from the area of Pokrovsk. There were 19 engagements in Lyman and 17 in Kurachowe. While the General Staff reports that 29 engagements at Pokrovsk have been repelled, 12 battles are still ongoing. The military leadership in Kiev stated that the defenders are doing everything they can to stabilize the situation and prevent the enemy from advancing deep into Ukrainian territory.
22:18 Russians reportedly suffered heavy losses at Chassiw JarRussian troops reportedly suffered heavy losses in the battle for Chassiw Jar - according to a Ukrainian military spokesperson, 5000 men were either wounded or killed. The tenacious resistance of the Ukrainian forces in a part of the town had forced them to withdraw. The town has been a focal point of fighting for months.
21:49 Ukraine: Russia targeted decoys in air raidDuring a Russian air raid on the previous Wednesday, Russia is said to have destroyed a Mig-29 and two Patriot-Raketenbatterien - but, as Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oeschtschuk states, the Russians fell for a decoy. They had targeted decoys instead, Oeschtschuk said. The air raid targeted a military airfield in the Dnipropetrowsk Oblast and a supposed Patriot-Battery in the Oblast Odessa.
21:11 Chinese soldiers arrive for joint anti-terror maneuvers in BelarusChinese soldiers have arrived for a joint anti-terror exercise in Belarus (formerly White Russia). The exercise is scheduled to take place from July 8 to 19, according to a statement by the Belarusian Defense Ministry on its Telegram channel. "The joint training helps to exchange experiences, improve 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 SeaPresident Zelenskyy announced in his daily video address a new naval strategy. This will 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, Zelenskyy said. The Russian fleet will never again dominate the region.
19:41 Drone Alarm - Romania Raises F16s (Rumania raises two F16 fighter jets)The Romanian government raises two F16 fighter jets, after Russian drones approach Ukrainian territory - near their own border. They do not have to intervene yet. So far, no damages from drone wreckages have been reported, according to the Defense Ministry in Bucharest.
You can read about previous developments here.
- Despite NATO's repeated pledge to support Ukraine with military aid and eventual membership, the alliance remains divided on providing Ukraine with the seven air defense systems it has requested to protect against persistent Russian attacks.
- Ukraine, under the leadership of President Volodymyr Selensky, is currently facing a persistent cyberwar from Russia, with numerous reports of Russian drone attacks and cyber intrusions targeting military operations and infrastructure.
- The ongoing Ukraine conflict has led to a significant increase in military operations on both sides, with reports of multiple Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities such as Horlivka, Pavlohrad, and Selydove, causing civilian casualties and damage.
- In response to Ukraine's increasing reliance on drone attacks to counter Russian forces, Russia has reportedly started developing a network of balloons to counter long-range Ukrainian drone attacks.
- The NATO summit in Washington is once again discussing the Ukraine conflict, with members acknowledging the need for further military aid and expressing concern over a right-wing turn in France's political landscape, which could have potential implications for Ukraine's future.
