17:55 Kiev hopes for US release for far-reaching weapon
The USA has not given Ukraine permission to use long-range weapons against targets on Russian territory yet. Ihor Schowka, deputy head of the Presidential Administration of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, told "Voice of America": However, Ukraine continues to work with the USA on this issue and hopes for a swift compromise. "Everyone knows where the danger lies, where the rockets (against Ukraine) are launched from." Schowka expressed optimistically: "All important decisions that the USA has made in the past were made very quietly - and that will also be the case this time." Ukraine has been asking for permission to use the long-range weapons, such as rockets or missiles, provided by the USA and other Western partners against targets on Russian territory for some time. Ukrainian military can only deploy drones with significantly lower explosive power.
17:24 Merz: Ukraine also to receive jet fighter support
CDU leader Friedrich Merz calls for stronger support for Ukraine and the delivery of jet fighters. Merz told ARD: "It seems plausible to me to help Ukraine, at least to regain control over its own airspace. These rocket attacks, which are now happening in ever greater numbers, against infrastructure, against power and water supplies, against hospitals, nursing homes, we cannot control that from the ground alone. And that's why the delivery of jet fighters to the Ukraine is already a done deal in many countries around the world, including in Europe. We should not hold back as Germans." The transfer of F-16 jets is already underway, 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 that destroys Russian subunitsA sabotage action took place near the Russian-occupied Oleshki in the Kherson region, where there was a large fire, 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 cause significant damage to the occupiers. Join the ranks of Atesh."
15:19 Russian soldiers apparently detain Georgians illegally in South Ossetia
Russian troops detained a Georgian citizen illegally near the village of Adzvi on the border with the Russian-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 US aid after return from trip
After his return from the US, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has promised soldiers and arms factories further help. At the NATO summit in Washington, concrete agreements were reached to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities; this includes weapons for soldiers and support for Ukraine's arms industries, 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 guided bombs, over 170 drones of various types, and nearly 80 rockets at Ukraine, the Ukrainian leader tells X.
15:11 Russia reports capture 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 reports that "troops from the Eastern Military District" have taken the village of Urozhainye in the Donetsk region. The village is located along the southern frontline near the region of Zaporizhia. It was one of the few settlements that the Ukrainian army had managed to recapture during its counteroffensive in 2023. The Russian troops had advanced on a South-North axis along the Mokryi Yalynyi River.
14:36 Russians kill 13 Ukrainians on Saturday
Thirteen people were killed and 54 others were injured, including children, in Russian attacks on Ukraine on Saturday, according to local authorities, reports the Kyiv Independent. The civilian victims were reported in the oblasts of Kharkiv, Donetsk, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk.
14:26 Kremlin holds US government indirectly responsible for Trump assassination attempt
The 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," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. "But an atmosphere was created in the US in which such actions could have been possible. It was obvious to all external observers that his life was in danger," Peskov claimed.
13:53 Zelenskyy: More than 700 guided bomb attacks on Ukraine in the past week
In the past seven days, Russia has launched more than 700 guided bombs, over 170 drones of various types, and nearly 80 rockets against Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced 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 defense against terror," he wrote further.
12:55 DeepState: Russians advancing in Donetsk
The Russian forces have taken control of the village of Urozhainye in the Donetsk region, according to the DeepState portal, which is close to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. The fighting continues in Zalizny and Klishchiivka. The Russians are also reportedly advancing near Oleksandropol, Novoselivka Persha, and Makijiwka. Urozhainye was captured by Russian forces during their invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It was reportedly retaken by the Ukrainian military in August 2023.
12:07 Russia: Three-Tonnen-Bomb dropped on Ukrainian military base
The 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. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the bomb in question was likely the FAB-3000 type, which is dropped from aircraft and weighs three tons, with the warhead alone reportedly weighing around 1200 kg. The Russian Defense Ministry claims the bomb hit a Ukrainian Air Force base.
11:30 Ukraine: Death toll rises after Russian air strikes in Donetsk
Following Russian air strikes in the Donetsk region, the death toll has risen to six. Six residents of the Donetsk region were killed: two each in Novootscheretuwate (see entry at 21:53) and Progres, one in Kostiantynopolskiy, and one in Novoselivka Pershii (see entry at 22:17). This was announced by the Ukrainian governor of the Donetsk region, Wadym Filaschkin, on social media. In total, 11 more people were injured in the region during the attacks.
11:00 Report: Ireland preparing security pact with Ukraine
Ireland is taking the initial steps to draft a security agreement 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. According to "The Kyiv Independent", Harris described the encounter as a "very good meeting", during which they discussed a potential 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 east of the country, the Ukrainian air defense reportedly shot down two enemy cruise missiles of the CH-59/Ch-69 type and four reconnaissance drones: three Orlan-10s and one ZALA. This was announced by the Ukrainian air defense in social media.
09:42 Russia exploits Trump assassination attempt for propaganda
Just hours after the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, Russia exploited 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 declared that such a policy targets "political opponents, countries, and peoples." Zakharova also used the assassination attempt to make propaganda against US support for Ukraine. She suggested that the money for "weapons deliveries to Zelenskyy" might be better used "for financing the police and other services that ensure law and order in the US."
09:00 Ukraine publishes numbers on Russian lossesThe Ukrainian General Staff publishes new loss figures for the Russian troops in Ukraine. According to this, Russia has lost approximately 559,090 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. In the last 24 hours alone, the losses amounted to 1,320. According to the report from Kiev, among other things, seven tanks and 46 artillery systems were reportedly destroyed. Since the beginning of the large-scale attack, Ukraine claims that Russia has lost 8,206 tanks, 15,262 artillery systems, and 361 aircraft, 326 helicopters, 12,108 drones, 28 ships, and a submarine. Western estimates mention lower loss numbers - these are only minimum values.
07:59 Governor: Air alarm over the region of ZaporizhzhiaMilitary Governor Ivan Fedorov of the Zaporizhzhia region in southern Ukraine has declared an air raid alert in the region. On Telegram, he reports on attacks with ballistic missiles. According to Fedorov, other regions in Ukraine are also being attacked. He makes no statements about casualties, injuries, or deaths.
06:30 Russia reports destroyed drone in BelgorodRussia also reports a destroyed Ukrainian drone in the Russian region of Belgorod from the previous night. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, an attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack with a drone was stopped at approximately 23:05 Moscow Time. In Belgorod and other border regions with Ukraine, there have been frequent Ukrainian attacks. The night before, for example, an oil depot in the region of Rostov had been set on fire by Ukrainian drones.
06:06 "F-16 is not a game changer"The Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba states that no specific weapon will change the situation in the war, but rather sufficient armament and equipment supplies for Ukrainian troops. "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-16 fighter jets, which are expected to arrive in Ukraine soon, are just as important as various types of air defense systems, just as they are important as combat tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery ammunition," Kuleba said.
05:06 Kiev: The Crimea Bridge must be destroyedThe Crimea has become 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. According to "Ukrinform," 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 said. So far, it has been possible to force Russia to withdraw its warships as far as possible from Crimea, explained the head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
00:01 Ukraine shoots down two Russian reconnaissance dronesUkrainian forces shoot down two Russian reconnaissance drones of the Orlan type at the southern front. This is reported by "Ukrinform" based on a Telegram post by the South Air Command. According to the report, the Russians are also attacking the region of Odessa with a ballistic missile. It is believed to be an Iskander-M missile launched from the Crimea.
22:17 Two dead in Donetsk Oblast
Already before the attack on Nowootscheretuwate, there were further fatal attacks in the Donetsk Oblast. The territory of a farm in Kostiantynopolske was reportedly hit by cruise missiles - one person died, another was injured. A warehouse in Tschassiw Jar was damaged, resulting in another death.
21:53 More civilian casualties in Donetsk Oblast
Civilians continue to die in the 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 in the attack, another was 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 callous tactic is well-known: After an attack, the Russians shell a target again to hit rescue teams. It seems this was also the case with the attack on the village of Budy in the Kharkiv Oblast (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 shelled as rescue teams arrived at the scene," said Charkiw Mayor Igor Terekhov.
- Germany, led by CDU leader Friedrich Merz, is advocating for stronger support for Ukraine, including the delivery of jet fighters, to help Ukraine regain control of its airspace and protect against increasing rocket attacks.
- The Russian military is reportedly detaining Georgian citizens illegally in South Ossetia, a region that Moscow gained full control over following its invasion of Georgia in 2008.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, returned from the US with promises of further aid for soldiers and arms factories, including weapons for soldiers, support for Ukraine's arms industries, and additional Patriots and air defense systems.
- The Russian government is facing criticism for its role in creating an atmosphere that could allow for attacks on political opponents, including the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump.
- Russia continues to report losses in its military deployments during the Ukraine-Conflict, with the Ukrainian General Staff reporting that Russia has lost approximately 559,090 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022.
