Russian losses 'entirely justified,' Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 19 that he held talks with the SBU about deep strikes in Russia. "Russia must continue to suffer entirely justified losses due to its aggression."
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Ukraine war latest: Russia accidentally admits to its staggering troop losses in Ukraine
Key developments on June 19: * Russia accidentally admits to its staggering troop losses in Ukraine * Ukraine, Russia carry out another POW exchange under Istanbul deal * North Korea considers sending 25,000 workers to Russia to help produce Shahed drones, media reports * Zelensky appoints Brigadier General Shapovalov as new Ground Forces
There's loads of video of Israeli air defenses, and none of Ukraine's — this is why
As Israel and Iran continue to trade salvos, dramatic footage of air defenses battling ballistic missiles have flooded the internet. Several prominent online commentators have compared the videos coming out of Israel with those from Ukraine, questioning why Russian attacks like those on Kyiv are portrayed in relatively sparse detail,
Russia turns sound into weapon
When I was at school and learned about World War II, my grandmother told me what she remembered of her wartime childhood on the English coast. Growing up near a Royal Navy base, she survived countless nighttime air raids. Most of all, she remembered exactly how the Blitz sounded — the
Russian drone strike on Odesa kills 2, injures 17, including 1 child
Russian drone strikes on Odesa early June 17 killed 1, injured 17 people, including a pregnant woman and a child, regional authorities said.
Russia attacks Kyiv Oblast with drones, injuring 1
Russia launched a series of drone attacks on Kyiv Oblast overnight on June 15-16, targeting both the capital city and regional settlements, according to government officials. A 60-year-old man has been injured.
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv strikes Russian drone factory, Moscow targets Boeing's office
Key developments on June 14-15: * Russia reports Ukrainian drone attack on drone factory in Tatarstan * Russian strike hit Boeing office in Kyiv in deliberate attack on US business, FT reports * Ukraine catches Russian agent secretly filming airfield, Ukrainian Security Service says * Russian shelling kills 1 in Kherson, mass attack hits
Ukrainian drones destroy Russian air defense systems in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military intelligence says
Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) destroyed three Russian air defense systems using drones in the occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast on June 14, HUR says.
Trump gave Putin a ‘two-week’ deadline to consider peace in Ukraine. Instead, Russia just launched more drones.
A "two week" deadline imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to see if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine has come and gone, with Moscow's escalation of attacks on civilians during this period failing to draw the slightest condemnation from the White House. "We're going to find out
Ukraine aims to boost drone intercept capabilities after record Russian attacks
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said he held a meeting focused on strengthening defenses against Russian strike drones, particularly Iranian-designed Shahed drones used by Russian forces to target Ukrainian cities.
Ukraine confirms drone strikes on Russian chemical plants tied to explosives production
"As part of efforts to reduce (Russia's) ability to produce explosives and ammunition, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' drone systems, in coordination with other Defense Forces units, struck critical facilities of Russia's military-industrial complex overnight," Ukraine's General Staff said in a statement.
Russian attacks kill at least 3, injure 11 across Ukraine over past day
According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russia launched 58 attack drones, primarily Shahed-type UAVs, and decoys from multiple directions.
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes Russian drone hub, ammo depot in Zaporizhzhia direction, releases video
Key developments on June 13: * Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes Russian drone hub, ammo depot in Zaporizhzhia direction, releases video * Ukrainian military denies NYT claims about Russian presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast * Russia preparing strategic reserves for conflicts beyond Ukraine, Ukraine warns * Ukraine repatriates bodies of 1,200 citizens, soldiers under Istanbul deal
Iranian commander killed in Israeli airstrike oversaw Shahed drone supply to Russia
Amir Ali Hajizadeh was sanctioned by the European Union in 2022 for overseeing Tehran's supply of Shahed-type drones to Russia.
Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes Russian drone hub, ammo depot in Zaporizhzhia direction, releases video
The Air Force thanked international partners for providing the guided munitions used in the attack.
Putin announces creation of separate drone branch in Russian military
"We have accumulated a great deal of experience to create this branch of the armed forces," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes targets in Russia, including gunpowder plant
Key developments on June 11: * Ukrainian drones strike targets in Russia, including gunpowder plant, General Staff says * Zelensky urges 'stronger' EU sanctions on Russia, lower oil price cap * Ukraine repatriates bodies of 1,212 fallen soldiers * Ukraine's SBU releases fresh video of Operation Spiderweb, teases 'new surprises' * NATO summit statement
Ukrainian drones strike targets in Russia, including gunpowder plant, General Staff says
The Tambov Gunpowder Plant, one of Russia's main manufacturers of gunpowder and explosives for small arms, artillery, and rocket systems, reportedly caught fire following the drone strike.
'We love our country’ — As Russia steps up its attacks, Kyiv residents choose to stay
Sales manager Victoriia Nikishyna was sheltering with her cat in the stairwell when a Russian drone struck a residential building in Kyiv, leaving several rooms in her apartment without windows. “We’re still holding on. We haven’t fully processed what happened,” Nikishyna told the Kyiv Independent as State Emergency
Russia to help North Korea produce Shahed-type drones, Ukraine's spy chief says
Shahed drones could enable North Korea to strike targets across South Korea, potentially overwhelming air defenses, and could also assist Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Drone attacks target Russia's Tatarstan Republic, Leningrad Oblast, media reports
Drone attacks targeted Russia's Tatarstan Republic and Leningrad Oblast in the morning of June 10, independent outlet Astra reported.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine shoots down nearly 500 drones, missiles in Russian record strike, Air Force says
Key developments on June 9: * Ukraine shoots down nearly 500 drones, missiles in Russian record strike, Air Force says * Ukraine begins new major prisoner exchange with Russia * Russia claims offensive in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast aimed at creating 'buffer zone,' Ukraine denies reports of incursion * Putin approves new naval strategy as
Ukraine reinvented Trojan Horse with Operation Spiderweb, NATO admiral says
"Today, we see this kind of tactic being reinvented by technical and industrial creativity," NATO Admiral Pierre Vandier said.
Ukrainian drones hit Russian electronic warfare facility in Chuvashia Republic, military says
The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces confirmed the strike, saying Ukrainian drone units, in coordination with other units, targeted VNIIR-Progress and ABS Electro in Cheboksary overnight as part of efforts to degrade Russia's capacity to produce air attack systems.
Russian missiles target western Ukraine in latest mass attack
At least one civilian was injured in Rivne, a city far from the front lines in northwestern Ukraine.
Renault to begin drone production in Ukraine, media reports
Renault will partner with a small French defense company to equip production lines on Ukrainian territory, with the drones expected to serve both Ukrainian and French military forces, according to France Info.
12 killed, 65 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russian forces launched 49 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type drones, along with an Onyx anti-ship missile and two X-59/69 guided air-launched missiles.
Ukrainian drone attacks force airport shutdowns near Moscow, mayor says
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that 61 Ukrainian drones were launched between the evening of June 7 and the morning of June 8.
Ukraine's SBU releases new footage of Operation Spiderweb drone strike on Russian Tu-22 bomber
The video shows the flight path of an FPV drone from the moment it takes off from the roof of a modular building to the moment before it strikes a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber at the Belaya air base in Siberia.
France to produce drones in Ukraine, minister says
"We are going to embark on a completely unprecedented partnership where a large French car company – I won't name it because it's up to them to announce it – will join forces with a French defense SME (small to medium-sized enterprise) to equip production lines in Ukraine to be able to produce drones," French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said.
Ukraine used only domestic drones in Operation Spiderweb, Zelensky says
"I wanted very much to use only what we produce and to have the separation (be) very clear," Zelensky said, as quoted by the TV network.
Russia's National Guard kills man attempting drone attack on military site, agency claims
The suspect was allegedly preparing to launch a drone packed with grenades at a military facility in Russia's Ryazan Oblast. The Kyiv Independent could not verify the claim.
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