17:24 Merz: Support Ukraine with delivery of combat jets as well
CDU leader Friedrich Merz calls for stronger support for Ukraine and delivery of fighter jets. Merz tells ARD: "It seems plausible to me that we help Ukraine, at least to regain control over its own airspace. These rocket attacks, which are now happening in increasing numbers, against infrastructure, against power and water supply, against hospitals, nursing homes, we cannot get them under control from the ground alone. And that's why the delivery of fighter jets to Ukraine is already a done deal in many countries around the world, including Europe. We as Germans should not step back." The transfer of F-16 jets is already in progress, the USA, the Netherlands, and Denmark announced in a joint statement at the NATO summit in Washington on Tuesday.
16:50 Partisans report large fire, Russian subunits destroyedIn a sabotage operation near the Russian-occupied Oleshki in the Kherson region, there was a large fire reported. According to the Partisan Movement Atesh on Telegram, one of their agents near the positions of one of the units of the 70th motorized infantry division of the Russian army set dry grass on fire. "As a result of the fire, three subunits were destroyed, trenches and defensive trenches of the unit were destroyed." Weapons and supplies were also destroyed. "Up to twenty members of the unit suffered severe burns." The post of the partisans ends with the call: "We continue our resistance along the entire front line and inflict significant damage to the occupiers. Join the ranks of Atesh."
15:19 Russian soldiers apparently detain Georgians illegally at South OssetiaRussian troops detained a Georgian citizen illegally near the village of Adzvi on the border with the occupied region of South Ossetia on Saturday. This was reported by "Kyiv Independent" citing the Georgian State Security Service. The information about the illegal detention was immediately reported to the EU monitoring mission in Georgia. "The Russian occupation forces are responsible for all destructive actions that are committed in the occupied territories of Georgia and along the occupation line," the secret service further quotes. Moscow gained full control over the Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia after its invasion of Georgia in 2008.
15:43 Zelenskyy hopes for more help after US tripAfter his return from the US, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds out further help to the soldiers and arms factories. At the NATO summit in Washington, concrete agreements were reached to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities; it's about weapons for the soldiers and support for Ukraine's arms factories, he says. There will also be more Patriots and dozens of other air defense systems. In the past week alone, Russia has fired more than 700 glide bombs, 170 combat drones of various types, and nearly 80 rockets at Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells X.
15:11 Russia reports capture of another village in eastern UkraineThe Russian army, according to the Defense Ministry in Moscow, has taken control of another village in southeastern Ukraine. The ministry announces that the village of Urozhainye in the Donetsk region is now in the possession of "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. Russian troops had advanced along the South-North axis along the Mokryi Yalynyi River.
14:36 Russians kill 13 Ukrainians on SaturdayThirteen people were killed and 54 others were injured, including children, during Russian attacks on Ukraine on Saturday, according to local authorities, as reported by the "Kyiv Independent." The civilian victims were reported in the oblasts of Kharkiv, Donetsk, Cherkasy, and Dnipropetrovsk.
14:26 Kremlin holds US government indirectly responsible for Trump assassination attemptThe Kremlin holds the US government indirectly responsible for the shooting at US presidential candidate Donald Trump. "We do not believe that the current authorities organized the attempt to eliminate and kill Trump," said Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov to journalists. "But an atmosphere was created in the US where such actions could have been 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 weekIn the past week, Russia has launched more than 700 guided bombs, over 170 types of combat drones, and nearly 80 rockets against Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's post on social media. "The scale of this evil must be met with 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 DonetskThe Russian forces have taken control of the village of Urozhainye in the Donetsk region. The DeepState portal, which is close to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, reports that the fighting in Zalizny and Klishchiivka continues. Additionally, the Russians are reportedly advancing near Oleksandropol, Nowoseliwka Perscha, and Makijiwka. Urozhainye was seized by Russian forces during the Russian aggression against Ukraine in 2022. It was reportedly retaken by the Ukrainian military in August 2023.
12:07 Russia: 3-tonne bomb dropped on Ukrainian military baseThe Russian Defense Ministry shows in a video a Sukhoi Su-34 jet dropping a heavy bomb. The Sukhoi Su-34 is a two-seat jet fighter-bomber developed in the Soviet Union. The heavy bomb is believed to be the FAB-3000 type, which is dropped from aircraft and weighs three tons, with the warhead reportedly weighing around 1,200 kg. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the bomb hit a Ukrainian military base.
11:30 Ukraine: Death toll rises after Russian air raids on Donetsk
After Russian air raids on the region of Donetsk, the number of dead has risen to six. Two people were killed 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, on social media. A total of 11 people were reportedly injured in the attacks throughout the day.
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. "The Kyiv Independent" reported that Harris described the encounter as a "very good meeting," during which they discussed the possibility of a 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, accounting for around 0.2% of its GDP. The Irish government does not supply weapons to Ukraine but has recognized Russia's 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 Orlan-10s and one ZALA, according to their own statements.
09:42 Russia exploits Trump assassination attempt for propaganda
Just hours after the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, Russia used the incident for its own purposes. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, called on the US government to review its policy of inciting hatred. She warned that such a policy targeted "political opponents, countries, and peoples." Zakharova also used the assassination attempt to make propaganda against US support for Ukraine. She urged Republican politicians to consider using the money for the weapons supply to Zelenskyy for financing the police and other services that maintain law and order in the US instead.
09:00 Ukraine releases figures on Russian troop losses
The Ukrainian General Staff released new figures on Russian troop losses in Ukraine. According to the report, Russia has lost approximately 559,090 soldiers since February 24, 2022. In the past 24 hours, the number of losses amounted to 1,320. The report from Kiev also states that seven tanks and 46 artillery systems were destroyed. Since the beginning of the large-scale attack, Russia is said to have lost 8,206 tanks, 15,262 artillery systems, 361 aircraft, 326 helicopters, 12,108 drones, 28 ships, and one submarine according to the Ukrainian data. Western estimates put the losses at lower numbers - although they only represent minimum figures.
07:59 Governor: Air Alarm in the Saporischja RegionIvan Fedorov, 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 Fedorov, 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. At approximately 23:05 Moscow Time, "an attempt of a terrorist attack" with a drone was stopped, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. 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 Changer"The 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 will. "No single weapon can be a game changer, the one 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-16 fighter jets, expected to arrive in Ukraine soon, are just as important as various types of air defense systems, just as important as battle tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery ammunition," Kuleba said.
05:06 Kiev: The Crimea Bridge must be destroyedThe Crimea has turned into an uncomfortable territory. This is 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 agency's press service. The rebuilding of the Black Sea Fleet after a series of Ukrainian attacks would be 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 to be an Iskander-M missile launched from the Crimea.
22:17 Two dead in Oblast DnipropetrovskThere were fatal attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk 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 killed and another was injured in the attack, the report says. 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, Russians fire again on a target to hit rescue teams. It appears this was also the case in the attack on the village of Budy in the Oblast of Kharkiv (Eastern Ukraine). Among the two dead was the head of the emergency services in the Oblast, Artem Kstyria, according to "Kyiv Independent," citing the Interior Ministry. "The terrorists cynically and deliberately targeted us as rescue teams arrived at the scene," said the mayor of Kharkiv, Igor Terekhov.
- Merz advocates for delivering fighter jets to Ukraine, suggesting that it could help regain control of their airspace, citing increasing rocket attacks on infrastructure, hospitals, and nursing homes.
- In a sabotage operation near the Russian-occupied Oleshki in the Kherson region, Ukrainian partisans use dry grass to set fire to Russian subunits, destroying three units, trenches, and weapons, causing severe burns to up to twenty soldiers.
- After returning from a US trip, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expresses hope for further help and arms factory support, citing agreements reached at the NATO summit in Washington for weapons and support of Ukraine's arms factories.
- The Russian army claims control over another village in southeastern Ukraine, Urozhainye in the Donetsk region, which was previously retaken by Ukrainian troops during a counteroffensive in 2023.
- Russia is accused of indirectly responsible for the attempted assassination of US presidential candidate Donald Trump, as an atmosphere was created in the US where such actions could have been possible, according to Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
