Images from satellites indicate destruction at Belbek Russian airfield.

Satellite photographs display destruction at Russian airfield Belbek.

The Ukrainian military bombarded Crimea for two consecutive days and targeted the Belbek airbase. Russia claims to have intercepted a total of five ATACMS. Recent aerial images reveal remnants of explosions and damaged fighter jets:

11:57: Partnership between Russia and China Shows Signs of Strain

Russian media report a 30-page agreement with China. However, there are still some cracks in their relationship, explains ntv correspondent Rainer Munz, citing for instance, Beijing's potential participation in Switzerland's peace talks or its reluctance to rely on Russian raw materials:

11:34: Ukraine Reports Expansion of Russian Combat Zone by 70 Kilometers

According to Ukrainian army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, Russian troops have expanded their active combat area by nearly 70 kilometers due to their offensive on the Kharkiv region. Russia intended to compel Ukraine to dispatch more reserve brigades. Syrskyi predicts the fighting will intensify as Kiev prepares for defense in the Sumy region:

11:15: Russia Deals with Consequences of Intense Attacks

Ukraine unleashed attacks on several Russian locations, including a drone strike on an oil refinery in Tuapse on Krasnodar's coast. Russia claims over 100 Ukrainian drones were repelled during the night:

10:31: Baerbock Seeks Longer-Range Weapons for Ukraine

With the precarious situation in Kharkiv, Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urges for weapons with extended range. The state of affairs in Kharkiv is "dramatic," declares Baerbock at the Council of Europe's foreign ministers meeting. The Ukrainian city is 40 kilometers from the Russian border, and Russia attacks it from their territory, hindering the Ukrainian air defense:

10:02: Putin and Xi Say Farewell with a Warm Embrace

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President and Party Leader Xi Jinping ended their discussions in China. Putin and Xi initially shook hands and then shared a warm hug as seen in a video from state broadcaster CCTV. Putin continues his two-day state visit in the northern Chinese city of Harbin:

09:26: Ukraine Denies Four Explosions in Kharkiv

Ukraine reports it has downed all 20 drones directed at the nation by Russia during the night. The military reports incidences in the regions of Kharkiv, Poltava, Vinnytsia, Odessa, and Mykolaiv. In Kharkiv, four explosions occurred during the assault, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov. One fire resulted from one of the detonations. A total of five buildings sustained damage, including an administrative building:

09:02: ntv Reporter: "Russians Approach Kharkiv City Limits"

The Krarkiv war situation is highly precarious. Ukraine now has control over the military front at the city's borders, yet the Russians have also established stability. The Russian troops are estimated to be about 30 kilometers from Kharkiv, reports ntv reporter Jürgen Weichert:

08:34: Two Die in Attacks in Russia's Southern Region

Two people lost their lives in the Russian territory due to the intensive Ukrainian drone attacks throughout the night. A mother and her four-year-old child were killed when a combat drone hit their village of Oktyabrsky in the Belgorod border region, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov:

08:06: Russia Attacked Sevastopol in Crimea

The Moscow Ministry of Defense reported that Sevastopol in Crimea experienced a nighttime assault. Local governor Sergey Aksyonov confirmed a substation was damaged. "There will be power interruptions," he warned. Further, Sevastopol serves as the home port for the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, flouting international law:

07:42: Allegations of a Massive Attack on Novorossiysk Black Sea Fleet Port

Videos circulate accusing Ukraine of a massive drone attack on the Black Sea Fleet port of Novorossiysk. However, RIA, the Russian state news agency, only mentions missile attacks in the region, failing to reference the port:

07:18: Over 100 Ukrainian Drones Intercepted by Russia

According to Russia, they disrupted over 100 Ukrainian drones during the night. The hijacked drones were divided into 51 in the Crimean Peninsula, 44 in the Krasnodar region, six in Belgorod, and one in the Kursk region. The navy eliminated six naval drones in the Black Sea. Ukraine has engaged in daily shelling from Russia, often targeting energy facilities.

Russian planes get crushed in Crimea:Imagery from Maxar reveals three wrecked fighters - a couple MiG-31s and a Su-27 - and a damaged MiG-29 in the Ukrainian offensive at the Russian military airfield Belbek in Crimea. As suggested by the "New York Times," a fuel depot was also hammered. Thursday evening observed a second consecutive Ukrainian raid on the base.

New clash on a Russian refinery:Footage of a presumed subsequent Ukrainian dронnesse attack on a Russian oil refinery is circulating on the net. A plant in Tuapse close to the Black Sea is said to be the target.

Update at 7 a.m.: Local authorities affirmed the fire; it's now under control.

Putin wants business near northeastern China:Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning to underline the value of trade adjacent to the Russian border in northeastern China after finalizing a significant partnership with Chinese President Xi Jinping later today. Putin travels back to China for another two days in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, since both regions have afforded continuous trade and cultural ties with Russia.

Russia kicks out UK "spy" diplomat:The Russian Foreign Ministry sanctioned Adrian Coghill, the British army attache at the Moscow embassy, and ordered him to leave the nation within the week. This action matches the UK's prior expulsion of a Russian military attache believed to be an undeclared intelligence operative on May 8th.

NATO nations may send trainers to Ukraine:Numerous NATO member countries are suggesting sending army instructors or contractors to Ukraine to coach Ukrainian troopers and fix gear. Ukraine insists the US and other NATO countries assist in training 150,000 troops close to the front line. However, The US is hesitant due to the potential for militarized attacks on trainers that could trigger NATO's collective defense clause. Several NATO nations, like the United Kingdom, Germany, and France, are considering dispatching defense contractors to Ukraine, while the White House is rethinking its embargo on US defense contractors in Ukraine.

Japan urges legal guidance in handling Russian assets:Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki addressed the potential utilization of the funds from frozen Russian assets to sustain Ukraine. He emphasized the need for international law in facilitating these talks, stating, "Japan will join the G7 meeting from that standpoint."

Kim Jong Un's sister dismisses Russian arms deal:Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, denied engaging in weapon trade with Russia. KCNA, the North Korean news agency, warned Kim of the 'nonsensical concept' of arm deals with Russia, based on incorrect assumptions and fabrications. The US and South Korea assert that North Korea supplies weapons to Russia for use against Ukraine. Both Moscow and Pyongyang deny the allegations.

Air raid alert in Kharkiv rescinded after drone attacks:The Kharkiv air raid alert, which lasted over 16 hours, was lifted in the majority of the region. Regional governor Oleh Synyehubov said that least five drones had attacked Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. Kharkiv's mayor, Ihor Terekhov, announced a gunfire occurred but didn't report casualties. The public broadcaster Suspilne reported an air raid alert was in force in Kharkiv for more than 16.5 hours, the longest since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

US: Beijing's support for Moscow obstructs resumption of ties with the West:With a friendly summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the US government mentioned Chinese support to Russia as a hurdle to better relations with the West. United States Department of State spokesman Vedant Patel remarked, "China can't 'attend two weddings simultaneously'." Germany and other nations' closer connections with Europe and other countries are jeopardized if Beijing concurrently fuels "the most significant threat to European security in ages," referring to Russia's war against Ukraine.

Selensky reports danger to Europe via gas infrastructure assaults:Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of possible hazards for Europe due to Russian missile attacks on the gas transport infrastructure. He disseminated his warning in a video message, discussing the issue with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. Zelensky emphasized that perilous hits on Ukrainian gas pipes near the border threaten Europe and require collaborative countermeasures.

10:06 Prolonged power outages in Ukraine after assaults

As a result of the significant harm to power plants and substations in Ukraine, the administration anticipates power cuts to endure for quite a while. An enhancement isn't expected until August or September, says Yuri Boyko, counsel to the Prime Minister and part of the oversight board of the utility Ukrenerho. On Wednesday, there will likewise be regionally delayed shutdowns on Thursday to save power. The capital Kiev's streets are additionally influenced. Russia's rocket strikes have brought about significant harm to the power matrix, says Bojko.

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