At 15:43, Zelensky hoped for more help from the US
After his return from the USA, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced further aid for soldiers and weapons industries. At the NATO summit in Washington, specific agreements were reached to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities; this includes weapons for soldiers and support for Ukraine's weapons industries, he says. There will also be more Patriots and dozens of other air defense systems. In the past week, Russia has fired over 700 guided bombs, over 170 various types of combat drones, and nearly 80 rockets at Ukraine, Zelenskyy 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 the village of Urozhainye in the Donetsk region has been taken by "Units of the Eastern Military District" forces. The village is located near the southern frontline, close to the region of Zaporizhzhia. It was one of the few settlements that the Ukrainian army had managed to retake 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 wounded, including children, in 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, Kherson, 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 assassinate or kill Trump," Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. "But an atmosphere was created in the US where such an act was possible." Peskov also claimed that it was obvious to all external observers that Trump's life was in danger.
13:53 Zelenskyy: More than 700 guided bomb attacks in the past weekIn the past seven days, Russia has launched over 700 guided bombs, over 170 various types of combat drones, 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. The DeepState portal, which is close to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, reports that fighting continues in Zalizny and Klishchiivka. The Russians are also reportedly advancing near Oleksandropol, Nowoseliwka Perscha, and Makijiwka. Urozhainye was taken by Russian forces during their attack on Ukraine in 2022. It is reported that Urozhainye was retaken by the Ukrainian military in August 2023.
12:07 Russia: Three-Tonnage 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 tonnes, 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 to Six 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, via social media. In total, 11 more people were injured in the attacks throughout the day.
11:00 Report: Ireland Prepares Security Accord with Ukraine
Ireland is taking the initial steps to draft 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. 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 roughly 0.2% of its Gross Domestic Product. 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, 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 during the night. This was announced by the Ukrainian air defense on social media.
09:42 Russia Exploits Trump Assassination Attempt for Propaganda
Just hours after the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, Russia utilized the incident for its own purposes. Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, called on the US government to "reconsider their policy of inciting hatred". She argued that such a policy targets "political opponents, countries, and peoples". Zakharova also used the assassination attempt to propagate against US support for Ukraine. She suggested that the money for "weapons deliveries to Zelenskyy" could 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 Russian troops in Ukraine. According to this, Russia has lost approximately 559,090 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. In just 24 hours, the number of losses was reportedly 1,320. According to the report from Kiev, at least seven tanks and 46 artillery systems were also 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 put the loss figures much lower - these are only minimum values.
07:59 Governor: Air alarm over the region of ZaporizhzhiaMilitary Governor of the Zaporizhzhia region, Ivan Fedorov, declares an air raid alarm in the southern Ukrainian 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 on 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, at around 23:05 Moscow Time, "an attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack" with a drone was stopped. 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 was 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 sufficient armament and ammunition supplies for Ukrainian troops. "No single weapon can be a game changer that will change 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 important as battle tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery ammunition," Kuleba says.
05:06 Kiev: The Crimea Bridge must be destroyedCrimea 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 pose 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 Crimea, explains 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 from the Air Command South. 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 Oblast Donetsk
Already before the attack on Nowootscheretuwate, there were further fatal attacks in the Oblast Donetsk. The terrain of an agricultural farm in Kostiantynopolske was hit by cruise missiles - one person died, another was injured. In Tschassiw Jar, a warehouse was damaged, resulting in another death.
21:53 More Civilian Casualties in Oblast Donetsk
Civilians continue to die in the Donetsk Oblast following a Russian attack. The village of Nowootscheretuwate was reportedly hit by cruise missiles by "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 Emergency Responders with Second Attack on Village
This cruel tactic is well-known: After an attack, the Russians shell the same target again to hit rescue teams. This apparently also happened in the previously mentioned attack on the village of Budy in the Oblast Kharkiv (Eastern Ukraine). Among the two dead was the head of the emergency services in the oblast, Artem Kstyria, reported "Kyiv Independent" citing the Interior Ministry. "The terrorists cynically and deliberately shelled as rescue teams arrived at the scene," said the mayor of Kharkiv, Igor Terekhov.
You can read about all previous developments here.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern over the increasing number of guided bomb attacks, combat drone strikes, and rocket launches against Ukraine, totaling over 700 guided bombs, 170 drones, and 80 rockets in the past week.
- At the recent NATO summit in Washington, specific agreements were reached to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities, including weapons for soldiers and support for Ukraine's weapons industries, as announced by President Zelenskyy.
- In the context of the ongoing Ukraine-Conflict, Russia has faced criticism from the international community for its military deployments and alleged cyberwar attacks against Ukraine.
- NATO has been actively involved in providing aid and support to Ukraine, with a particular focus on enhancing its military capabilities, as evidenced by the agreements made at the recent summit in Washington.
- The escalating conflict in Ukraine, marked by attacks from both sides, has drawn the attention of prominent international organizations like NATO, resulting in a heightened focus on military aid and defense strengthening for Ukraine.
