Russia's military most active in Donetsk area of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian army's top officials are reporting a challenging situation on the battlefront in the eastern part of the country. There are accusations of heavy attacks just northwest of Donetsk. In the front zone heading toward the city of Pokrovsk, there were 37 attacks recorded, as per the military report. The most active Russian forces are seen in the Ocheretyne region. There, the Russians are pushing in different directions to make progress. The village is located between Donetsk and Pokrovsk.
7:32 Ukraine faces another restless night due to drone attacksStemming from Russia, Ukraine was subjected to drone attacks throughout the night once again. The Ukrainian military has announced they successfully shot down 22 of the 27 drones targeted at them. The drones were brought down in the South, Northeast, and Central regions of Ukraine. No reports on potential damage are availabe at the moment.
6:55 US Embassy advises American citizens from Ukrainian descent against traveling to UkraineThe U.S. Embassy in Ukraine is warning American citizens with Ukrainian citizenship to stay away from Ukraine, as they may not be allowed to leave the country indefinitely. The embassy stated, "There is a high possibility that you won't be able to leave, even if you have a U.S. passport." A similar policy has been in place since Russia's invasion of Ukraine where Ukrainian males aged 18-60 have not been able to leave the country.
6:14 Ukrainian Ministry of Defense recruiting drone operatorsThe Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has announced plans to recruit drone operators for the military. This was revealed by the online newspaper "Ukrajinska Pravda." Anyone older than 18 can apply, the announcement said. The process starts with an online course, followed by learning how to operate drones, and a commitment to join the military.
5:42 NATO Secretary-General condemns ChinaNATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg criticized China for refraining from attending the Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland. In an interview with the NDR Info podcast "Streitkräfte und Strategy," Stoltenberg said regretfully that China declined to participate. He also noted that, like in the past, China couldn't condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which is a breach of international law. Prior to the invasion, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian president Vladimir Putin signed an agreement promising unlimited partnership. China has supported Russia's war economy by providing advanced technology, microelectronics, microchips, and other equipment.
3:39 Biden to have talks with Zelenskyy twicePresident Biden of the USA is scheduled to have discussions with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy twice, according to the White House. National Security Advisor of the U.S., Jake Sullivan, shared this information. Biden is expected to attend celebrations honoring the 80th anniversary of the Allied landing in France, and Zelenskyy is also likely to be present in France for this event. In the upcoming week, the G7 summit is planned in Italy.
2:42 Ukraine authorities claim 'filtration camps' set up by Russians in VovchanskRussian occupiers are believed to be constructing 'filtration camps' in the contested city of Vovchansk, as per Ukrainian officials. Governor of the Kharkiv region, Oleh Syniehubov, stated this on state television, citing the Kyiv Independent. These camps are established to identify and document Ukrainians who reside in occupied territories. Such camps had been linked to instances of torture, sexual violence, and deportations in the past. In the part of Vovchansk currently controlled by the Russians, a small group of civilians live as 'human shields' for the enemy.
12:44 Corruption charges: Ex-head of Ukraine's arms procurement in courtThe ex-head of Ukraine's arms procurement is set to stand trial on accusations of corruption. He is accused of agreeing to high prices for aircraft parts since 2016, said the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Kiev. The charges are not connected to the current conflict between the Ukrainian army and Russia's ongoing attacks. The man negotiated deals with a private company for aircraft parts that were seven times more expensive than the market rates, the bureau detailed. His business partner is already in court.
23:14 Police storm a memorial service for Navalny in MoscowUnder the orders of the police, supporters of late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny were disbanded at a venue in Moscow where a small memorial service was held for him on his birthday. Employees of a special unit raided the location where dozens of people came to watch a live broadcast of a Navalny memorial concert in Berlin. The human rights organization Ovd-Info reports that approximately thirty people were detained, searched, and interrogated. The media outlet "Sota" published a video showing several masked officers approaching. It would have been Navalny's 48th birthday.
22:48 At least 600 children killed since the start of the war
Ukraine Recalls the Innocent Lives Lost in the War
Since the inception of the conflict, over 600 children have tragically been killed and more than 1400 others have been seriously injured, as revealed by a United Nations representative, Denise Brown. The UN has enumerated these confirmed cases. However, it is speculated that the actual number of innocent souls lost is likely greater. President's wife Olena Zelenska implored allies for support at a memorial event in Kiev, emphasizing the need for more weapons and protection for their children. "Children's lives are worth more than the cost of air defense."
10:00 Alarming Photos of Captive Ukrainian Soldiers - Parallels Drawn with Concentration Camp Victims
Distressing images are currently circulating fevrently online, seeminglly depicting Roman Horilyk, a Ukrainian soldier from the National Guard. The soldier, captured at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, had been in Russian captivity for more than two years prior to the latest prisoner exchange. Journalist Illia Ponomarenko shared these photos on social media, where Horilyk is shown in a horribly emaciated condition. Many social media users are drawing comparisons between Horilyk's appearance and that of concentration camp survivors.
19:11 Startling Satellite Photographs Display Destruction of Russian S-300/400 Air Defense System
Recent attacks on a Russian S-300/400 air defense system have caused a great deal of interest due to the significance of the system and its location on Russian territory. Moscow has yet to acknowledge these attacks, but there's ample evidence in the form of footage and photos. The latest piece of evidence provided is a series of satellite images published by Radio Liberty, showing a scorched launching pad and a damaged command center of the S-300/400 air defense system. Some believe this attack was executed using a HIMARS multiple rocket launcher from the United States. Lately, the United States has permitted Ukraine to target Russian territory to defend the Kharkiv region.
19:33 "The next several weeks will shape the fate of this summer and, to a large extent, this year."
Ukrainian President Zelensky highlights the critical phase Ukrainian people are currently going through. "We're only just in early June, yet the subsequent weeks will determine our summer and, to a significant extent, the entire year," expressed Zelensky in his daily video announcement. He outlines several key aspects such as the peace summit in Switzerland, the world's mobilization for Ukraine, ties with the EU, ongoing military engagements, and production needs within the nation.
19:06 Pre-European Elections: Germany Under Suspicion for Russian Deception
Approaching upcoming European elections, Germany, France, and Poland anticipate an increased prevalence of Russian disinformation, as indicated by the European Commission. These countries are allegedly under constant target by Russia, as stated by EU Vice Commissioner Vera Jourova based in Brussels. In Germany, most cases involve manipulation of topics related to immigration and security. Jourova presented an analysis from the European Observatory for Online Media (EDMO) demonstrating how Russian disinformation regularly revolves around the war in Ukraine. Collectively, these three nations comprise of nearly 145 million eligible voters, equating to roughly 40 percent of the entire EU electorate.
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