16:12 Faeser: Russia's attack on children's hospital is a war crime
Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser strongly condemns the Russian air raid on Kiev, which damaged a children's clinic. "A rocket attack on a children's clinic is a heinous war crime that once again shows the unfathomable inhumanity with which Putin is waging his war against Ukraine," she states in a communique. "Given that we have seen the cruelty of war, it is clear that over 1.18 million people from Ukraine have found shelter in Germany from Putin's rockets and tanks." The SPD politician continues, "We have saved many lives." Among the refugees are over 350,000 children and adolescents. "We will continue to protect them in Germany."
15:44 Criticism of Putin? Modi in Moscow: "The heart is pained when innocent children are murdered"Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for dialogue during his meeting with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin in Moscow to achieve peace. "As a friend, I told Putin that peace is of the utmost importance for the future of our next generation," Modi says while sitting next to Putin. "War cannot solve problems," the Indian prime minister adds. "We must find a way to peace through dialogue." Modi expresses his pain a day after devastating Russian air raids on Ukraine, which targeted, among other places, the largest children's hospital in the country. During his visit to Moscow, Modi and Putin discussed the war in Ukraine. As is customary among true friends, they sat together and discussed "a range of issues," the Indian prime minister says. He is "happy" that "we were able to openly and in detail present our views on Ukraine."
15:10 Expert: Russia's "barbarism is no collateral damage"The second day of the NATO summit of member states is beginning in the United States. Security expert Frank Umbach outlines the signals the alliance must send to Putin, especially after the devastating air raid on a children's hospital in Ukraine.
14:37 Volkswagen ordered to pay millions in damages to GAZ in RussiaA Russian court has ordered Volkswagen to pay millions in damages to its former business partner GAZ. The judges set the compensation at 16.9 billion Rubles (approximately 180 million Euros), according to the Interfax news agency. GAZ had originally demanded 28.4 billion Rubles in compensation for lost profits due to Volkswagen's exit from the Russian market. GAZ had acted as a contract manufacturer for Volkswagen and produced the cars of the Wolfsburg automaker in its plant in Nizhny Novgorod. Volkswagen ended cooperation following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
13:59 Damage to the Latest Russian Combat Aircraft in Ukraine? Ukraine Allegedly 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 from "Kyiv Independent," the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Military Intelligence Service (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-kilometer distant Achtubinsk, two models of the latest Russian combat aircraft, the SU-57, are alleged to have been damaged. The damage was not confirmed by Russia, but Russian authorities reported the launch of several Ukrainian drones.
13:26 Report: Germany's Budget for Weapon Deliveries Exhausted for 2024
Bundesverteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius, according to "Spiegel" information, sees a need for an additional 4 billion Euro for further weapon deliveries to Ukraine for 2024. The approximately 7 billion Euro, which are allocated in the current federal budget for the support of Kiev, are largely consumed or contractually bound. Only about 200,000 Euro are left for new deliveries in the second half of the year. Pistorius therefore requested additional funds of 4 billion Euro from Bundesfinanzminister 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 releasing 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 Grow
12:39 Intelligence and UN: Kinderkrankenhaus Directly Hit by Russian Rocket - Moscow Denies
After the impact of a projectile in a Kiev children's hospital, Russia and Ukraine are arguing over the ownership. 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 that was allegedly found at the impact site. 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, according to Bell. 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 attacks 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. He also highlighted Putin's leadership qualities. "Every Indian considers Russia a friend of India in good and bad times." 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 largest democracy in the world embraces 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
10:48 Moscow to closely watch NATO summit
Russia will closely monitor the NATO summit, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. He referred to NATO as an enemy that Russia aims to defeat. The Russian government considers NATO involved in the Ukraine conflict, Peskov told journalists. The heads of state and government of the 32 NATO countries are meeting for a three-day summit in Washington. Support for Ukraine in its defense against the Russian attack war is a key issue. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also expected in Washington.
10:39 Not enough military: Expert sees Europe unprepared for Trump win
10:05 Poland to receive $2 billion loan 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 US government, Poland is receiving a $2 billion loan to support its modernization program. With this, the government in Warsaw plans to purchase F-35 fighter jets, Patriot air defense systems, and Abrams combat tanks. The US government will reportedly cover up to $60 million in interest costs. The US government is thus supporting Polish large-scale purchases from its own defense industry.
08:42 Body of a boy recovered in Kiev ruins, number of killed children rising
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 number of people killed in Kiev on Monday by Russian air strikes has risen to 27, including now four children. 117 more people were injured. According to Ministry information, rescue teams are still active at three locations in the capital.
08:30 Ukrainian Partisans report successful sabotage of Russian railway track
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. These railway lines are essential for the supply of new equipment to the Russian troops. Both the Ukrainian army and Ukrainian partisans have therefore been targeting railway tracks regularly. 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 have suffered a loss of 1220 soldiers. Additionally, seven Russian tanks, 19 armored personnel carriers, 49 artillery pieces, 29 drones, and 36 missile systems were reportedly destroyed from Russia. These figures are not verifiable. However, the number of 553,410 Russian military personnel killed, wounded, or otherwise rendered ineffective 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. Furthermore, 20 people were injured, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov on the Telegram online service. The past 24 hours were described as "restless" and "difficult." Of the injured, 17 were hospitalized, two were severely injured, Gladkov added further. Attacks from Ukrainian forces were also reported in 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 underground 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 reportedly died. According to Health Minister Viktor Lyashko, departments for dialysis, cancer treatment, operating rooms, and intensive care units were damaged in 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 rocket attacks, targeting alleged Ukrainian weapons factories and military airfields. Many videos from Kiev showed that the damages were caused by a Ukrainian air defense system, they claimed without proof. The Moscow Military dismissed the Ukrainian reaction to the attack as "hysteria of the Kiev regime." According to Ukrainian reports, another hospital in the capital was damaged on the other side of the Dnipro.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Russian claims that the attacks were due to a Ukrainian air defense system error. "What cynicism the scoundrels in the Kreml 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 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 TRML-4D type.
05:43 Attack on Russia: Fire in power plant in Rostov-on-Don
In the southern Russian region of Rostov, there was a fire in a power plant according to Russian reports due to a Ukrainian drone attack. "Two transformers have caught fire," Rostov Governor Vasili Golubev announced via the Telegram messaging service. The Russian air defense shot down "numerous" Ukrainian drones. Golubev did not mention the exact number of drones used or intercepted. The border region had been targeted in the past.
04:31 FDP politician Faber defends 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 Ministry budget, unlike most other ministries, has actually increased," Faber told the Augsburger Allgemeine. When the special fund of 100 billion euros and further investments in the troops are taken into account, the total comes to 140 billion euros. "That can be seen, even if one wishes 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 "despicable." 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 in 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 stated. He described the rocket attacks on Ukraine as a "gruesome reminder of Russia's brutality" in the war that began in February 2022.
01:05 Kiesewetter: Defense Ministry disappointed for soldiersIn the debate over defense budgets, CDU defense expert Roderich Kiesewetter calls for a new definition of prosperity. "It's bitter and disappointing for the soldiers that the federal government can't prioritize the Bundeswehr in the budget setting," 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 spend "pure wine" in the face of the threat situation. "It's also necessary to define prosperity anew - away from an individual interpretation, towards social resilience and readiness to defend," Kiesewetter said. Earlier, the defense budget accounted for five or six percent of the economic output. "It's possible to prioritize if the political will is there," Kiesewetter added. 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 Vice-Chief of the Bundestag Committee for the Special Fund for the Bundeswehr, announced adjustments to defense spending. "The coalition's leadership provides a good basis for budget negotiations in parliament," 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 address in the parliamentary procedure," the Green said. Defense policy spokesman for the FDP, Alexander Müller, also shows readiness for further shifts in favor of the defense budget.
22:16 Debris falls on clinic - 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. Federal 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 alternative location for hospital
The Ukrainian government is looking for an alternative location for the attacked children's hospital. This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Schmyhal. The attack will be a topic of 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 NATO alliance is under pressure to send strong signals to Putin following the devastating Russian air raid on a children's hospital in Ukraine, which was a direct violation of international law.
- Volodymyr Selensky, the President of Ukraine, accused Russia of committing war crimes and urged the international community to take action to stop the attack on his country.
- The Ukrainian military has reportedly launched cyberwarfare attacks on Russian targets in retaliation for the attack on Ukraine, with reports of damage to military airports and other infrastructure.
- German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has requested additional funding of 4 billion Euro from Bundesfinanzminister Christian Lindner to continue delivering weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, as the current budget allocation is running out.
- With the ongoing Ukraine conflict and the threat of a potential cyberwar with Russia, Nato is considering increasing its military presence in Eastern Europe and strengthening its cyberdefense capabilities.
