15:11 Russia reports taking control of another village in eastern Ukraine
The Russian army, according to the Defense Ministry in Moscow, has taken control of another village in eastern Ukraine. The ministry states that the settlement of Urozhaine in the Donesk region has been taken by "Units of the Eastern Troops." The village is located near the southern frontline, close to the region of Zaporizhia. It was one of the few settlements that the Ukrainian army had managed to retake during their counteroffensive in 2023. The Russian troops had advanced on a South-North axis along the Mokri Jaly River.
14:36 Russians kill 13 Ukrainians on Saturday
Thirteen people were killed and 54 more were wounded, including children, in Russian attacks on Ukraine on Saturday, according to local authorities. The Kyiv Independent reports this. The civilian victims were reported in the oblasts of Kharkiv, Donetsk, Cherkasy, and Dnipropetrovsk.
14:26 Kremlin holds US government indirectly responsible for Trump shooting
The Kremlin holds the US government indirectly responsible for the shooting of US presidential candidate Donald Trump. "We do not believe that the current authorities organized the attempt to eliminate and kill Trump," Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. "But an atmosphere was created in the US where such acts were possible. It was obvious to all external observers that his life was in danger," Peskov claimed.
13:53 Zelensky: More than 700 guided bombing attacks by Russia in the past week
In the past seven days, Russia has used more than 700 guided bombs, over 170 types of combat drones, and nearly 80 rockets against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this on social media. "The scale of this evil must be matched by the scale of decisions to protect human life. Every partner can make a difference and strengthen the defense against terror," he wrote further.
12:55 DeepState: Russians advancing in Donetsk
The Russian military has taken control of the settlement of Urozhaine in the Donetsk region. The DeepState portal, which is close to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, reports this. The fighting in Zalizny and Klishchiivka continues. Additionally, the Russians are reportedly advancing near Oleksandropol, Nowoseliwka Perscha, and Makijiwka. Urozhaine was seized by Russian forces during the Russian aggression against Ukraine in 2022. It is said to have been retaken by the Ukrainian military in August 2023.
12:07 Russia: 3-tonne bomb dropped on Ukrainian military base
The Russian Defense Ministry shows in a video how a Sukhoi Su-34 drops a heavy bomb. The Sukhoi Su-34 is a two-seat jet bomber developed in the Soviet Union. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the bomb dropped was a FAB-3000 type, which is dropped from aircraft and weighs three tons. The sprengbooster is said to weigh around 1200 kg. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the bomb hit a Ukrainian military base.
11:30 Ukraine: After Russian air raids on Donetsk, number of dead rises to six
After Russian air raids on the region of Donetsk, the number of dead has risen to six. The Russians killed six residents of the region Donetsk: two each in Novootscheretuwate (see entry at 21:53) and Progres, one in Kostiantynopolskiy and Novoselivka Pershii (see entry at 22:17). This was announced by the Ukrainian governor of the region Donetsk, Wadym Filaschkin, in social media. In total, 11 more people were injured in the region during the attacks.
11:00 Report: Ireland preparing security accord with Ukraine
Ireland is taking the first steps towards drafting a security accord 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 flight from the NATO summit in Washington to Ukraine. According to "The Kyiv Independent", Harris described the encounter as a "very good meeting", during which they spoke about 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, at around 0.2 percent of its GDP. The Irish government does not supply weapons to Ukraine, but has recognized the Russian war against 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 type CH-59/Ch-69 and four reconnaissance drones: three of the type Orlan-10 and one of the type ZALA. This was announced by the Ukrainian air defense in social media.
09:42 Russia uses Trump assassination attempt for propaganda
Just hours after the attempted assassination of the former US President Donald Trump, Russia used the incident for its own purposes. The spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry called on the US government to "review their policy of inciting hatred". Such a policy targets "political opponents, countries, and peoples", she announced, using the assassination attempt to make propaganda against US support for Ukraine. She suggested that the money for "weapons deliveries to Selenskyy" might be better used "for financing the police and other services that ensure law and order in the US".
09:00 Ukraine releases figures on Russian losses
The Ukrainian General Staff has released new figures on Russian troop losses in Ukraine. According to the report from Kiev, Russia has lost approximately 559,090 soldiers in the Ukraine since February 24, 2022. In the past 24 hours alone, the losses amounted to 1,320. The report also states that seven tanks and 46 artillery systems were destroyed. In total, Russia has allegedly lost 8,206 tanks, 15,262 artillery systems, 361 aircraft, 326 helicopters, 12,108 drones, 28 ships, and a submarine since the beginning of the large-scale attack. Western estimates put the loss figures lower - although they are only minimum values.
07:59 Governor: Air Alarm in the Saporischja RegionIvan Fedorow, Military Governor of the Saporischja Region, declares air raid alarm in the southern Ukrainian region. On Telegram, he reports attacks with ballistic missiles. According to Fedorow, other regions in Ukraine are also being attacked. He makes no statements regarding casualties or fatalities.
06:30 Russia reports destroyed drone in BelgorodRussia reports a destroyed Ukrainian drone in the Russian region of Belgorod from the previous night. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, at approximately 23:05 Moscow Time, "an attempt by the Kiev Regime to carry out a terrorist attack" with a drone was thwarted. In Belgorod and other border regions with Ukraine, there have been frequent Ukrainian attacks. The night before, for instance, an oil depot in the region Rostov was set on fire by Ukrainian drones.
06:06 "F-16 is no Game ChangerThe Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba states that no specific weapon will change the situation in the war, but sufficient arming of Ukrainian troops with weapons and ammunition is, regarding the anticipated F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine. "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, sufficient equipment and ammunition. That's why F-16s are just as important as various types of air defense systems, just as they are important as combat tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery ammunition," so Kuleba.
05:06 Kiev: The Crimea Bridge must be destroyedThe Crimea has become an uncomfortable territory. That's 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 press service of the agency. The rebuilding of the Black Sea Fleet after a series of Ukrainian attacks would present a challenge for Moscow. The goal is to destroy the Crimea Bridge, Budanov says. 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 the Odessa region with a ballistic missile. According to the report, it is likely an Iskander-M missile launched from the Crimea.
22:17 Two dead in Oblast DonezkThere were fatal attacks in the Donezk region before the attack on Nowootscheretuwate. The terrain of a farm was hit by bombs - one person died, another was injured. In Tschassiw Jar, a warehouse was damaged, resulting in one death.
21:53 Civilian Casualties in Donetsk Oblast
Civilians are still dying in Donetsk Oblast following a Russian attack. The village of Nowootscheretuwate was reportedly hit by cruise missiles, according to "Ukrainska Pravda," citing the Military Administration. Two people were reportedly killed, another injured. The victims were reportedly in a house that was hit by a cruise missile. A total of ten buildings were damaged.
21:11 Russians kill medics with second attack on village
This heinous tactic is well known: After an attack, the Russians shell a target again to target relief workers. It seems this was also the case in the previously mentioned attack on the village of Budy in the Oblast of Kharkiv (Eastern Ukraine). Among the two killed was the head of the emergency services of the oblast, Artem Kstyria, according to "Kyiv Independent," citing the Interior Ministry. "The terrorists cynically and deliberately shelled as relief workers arrived at the scene," reportedly said the mayor of Kharkiv, Igor Terekhov.
10:45 Ukraine-Conflict Escalates with Cyberwar AttacksThe ongoing conflict in Ukraine has seen a new dimension with reports of cyberwar attacks. Unidentified actors have been targeting Ukrainian government websites, causing disruptions to services and causing data leaks.
09:22 NATO Military Deployments in Response to Ukraine-ConflictIn response to the escalating Ukraine-Conflict, NATO has been increasing its military deployments in Eastern Europe. Countries like Poland and Romania have seen an increase in troop numbers and military equipment as a show of solidarity with Ukraine.
08:59 Volodymyr Zelensky's Call for International Action Against Cyberwar AttacksIn light of the increasing cyberwar attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for international action to protect Ukraine's cyberspace and to hold those responsible accountable.
08:36 Russian Military Denies Involvement in Cyberwar AttacksRussia has denied any involvement in the cyberwar attacks against Ukraine, claiming that they are the victims of similar attacks themselves. However, international governments and cybersecurity experts have pointed fingers at Russian hacking groups for carrying out these attacks.
08:03 Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Attack on Ukraine, Politicians' Responses, and Military UpdatesThe Russian army's continued attack on Ukraine has led to a series of responses from international politicians and military deployments. As the conflict continues, the situation remains tense and unpredictable, with both sides showing no signs of backing down.
