Vadim Khlyudzinsky
As of 01. 07.2025, no Russian ships have been recorded in the Black and Azov Seas, while 2 enemy ships without "Kalibrs" are present in the Mediterranean Sea.
The US Congress has introduced a draft resolution condemning Russia's abduction and forced displacement of Ukrainian children. American parliamentarians demand the return of children before the conclusion of any peace agreement.
Cuts to USAID funding initiated by the Trump administration could cause over 14 million additional deaths by 2030. According to The Lancet, USAID programs have averted 91 million deaths in the past two decades.
On the night of July 1, the enemy launched 4 strikes on Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia district. An enterprise and private houses were damaged, there were no casualties.
An official of the Pavlohrad Mechanical Plant was served with a notice of suspicion due to an overpayment of almost one million hryvnias for transformers.
Turkey will host the NATO leaders' summit in July 2026 in Ankara "to make important decisions. " President Erdoğan emphasized Turkey's firm position on defense cooperation.
A fire broke out in one of Zaporizhzhia's districts after a Russian attack; emergency services are working on the scene. Information on possible casualties is currently being clarified.
US Special Presidential Representative Keith Kellogg stated that Peskov's comments about "hindering" peace negotiations are baseless. He emphasized the US calls for an immediate ceasefire and the need for trilateral negotiations.
Explosions and fires have been recorded in temporarily occupied Luhansk. The occupation authorities reported the operation of air defense, but the causes of the fires are unknown.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to terminate the Syria sanctions program to support stability, but restrictions against Bashar al-Assad and other violators have been preserved. Earlier, Switzerland and the EU also lifted some economic sanctions against Syria.
A Ukrainian court sentenced Russian blogger Dmitry Puchkov in absentia to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property. The verdict was handed down for incitement to aggressive war and encroachment on the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
ISW analysts called the combined Russian strike on Ukraine on the night of June 29 the largest since February 2022. The invaders launched 537 aerial assault weapons, targeting civilian, railway, and industrial infrastructure.
In the Luhansk Art Museum, Russians are holding a propaganda exhibition "Russia is my Homeland", bringing in paintings of low artistic value from the Oryol Museum.
On June 29, Russian-occupation forces suffered significant losses, including 1070 soldiers, 3 helicopters, and 42 cruise missiles. The total losses of Russians since the beginning of the full-scale war have exceeded one million servicemen.
A 70-year-old woman was killed as a result of an enemy attack on the Vasylivka district of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The occupiers launched 375 strikes on 10 settlements in the region.
On June 30, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, with scattered short-term rains and thunderstorms. Daytime air temperature will be 20-25°, in the south and Transcarpathia up to 30°.
As of 06:00 on 30. 06.2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 2 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea without "Kalibrs".
CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated that thanks to US strikes, Iran's only metal processing plant was destroyed, setting Tehran's nuclear program back years. Most of the enriched uranium remains under the rubble at facilities in Isfahan and Fordow.
In Idaho, an unknown assailant opened fire on firefighters who were extinguishing a forest fire, killing two people. Police and the FBI are conducting an operation to neutralize the shooter; residents are asked to avoid the area.
In Khmelnytskyi region, near the village of Yampil, a Renault Kangoo car collided with a MAN truck. As a result of the accident, two people died, including one child, and three more were injured.
French Finance Minister Eric Lombard calls for an extension of talks between the EU and the US beyond the July 9 deadline for a more favourable trade agreement. Progress in negotiations remains questionable, and the US's 10% "mutual" tariff could become the baseline for any agreement.
According to Netanyahu, Israel's victory over Iran opens up new opportunities, particularly regarding the release of hostages. Broader regional prospects are also emerging.
Drone operators of the State Border Guard Service's "Hart" brigade destroyed two enemy cannons and six invaders in the Vovchansk direction. Three vehicles used for transporting personnel were also neutralized.
A Russian LNG tanker docked at the Arctic LNG 2 plant, which is idle due to US sanctions, for the first time since October. Russia seeks to increase gas exports and is expanding its "shadow fleet", changing management companies to circumvent restrictions.
Kharkiv region was subjected to a night attack by enemy UAVs on June 30, explosions were heard outside Kharkiv. A service station in Pisochyn, a civilian building in Kurortne, and a building in Derhachi were damaged; there is no information about casualties.
On the night of June 30, Russian-occupied Crimea was attacked by drones, and traffic on the Crimean Bridge was blocked. Local residents reported the operation of Russian air defense and the ascent of military helicopters.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with the head of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, strengthening defense cooperation. Ukraine proposed jointly producing drones and resolving the issue with Russian drones.
Ukraine's women's volleyball team won the Golden European League 2025, beating the Hungarian team 3:1. The Ukrainians will now compete for a spot in the Nations League against Argentina and Puerto Rico.
Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers on the Siverskyi direction captured two citizens of Cameroon. They fought on the side of the Russian Federation, signing a contract for 1.1 million rubles, although they came to "make shampoo and treat teeth."
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine partially confirmed the successful fire damage to the Kirovskoe airfield in occupied Crimea on 28. 06.2025. The Pantsir S1 anti-aircraft missile-gun system and enemy Mi-8, Mi-26, Mi-28 helicopters were destroyed. 104 combat engagements occurred at the front during the day.