National Guard of Ukraine
Andriy Danik, a colonel who had long served as the head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, was officially introduced to the agency's leadership as the new head of the SES.
Ukraine has returned more than 50 defenders of Azovstal and Mariupol as part of an ongoing prisoner exchange operation with Russia.
The SBU published a video showing 90 Ukrainian prisoners of war, including soldiers from various military units and defenders of Mariupol and Chernobyl, returning to Ukraine after the exchange that took place on June 25.
That 90 Ukrainian servicemen, including those who defended Mariupol, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and various front-line areas, were released from Russian captivity during a prisoner exchange with the assistance of the United Arab Emirates.
Zelensky presented state awards to servicemen of the National Guard, the state border service and the state emergency service for courage and selfless service in defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
According to the KCMA, since the beginning of the year, the total number of criminal offenses and serious crimes in Kyiv has decreased, but the number of electronic frauds via the Internet and telephony has increased.
Upon his return to Ukraine, President Zelenskyy met with military leaders, including the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, to receive detailed reports on the operational situation, defense contracts, assistance from partners, and progress in developing the capabilities of Ukrainian drones of various types and missions.
The United States lifted the ban on providing weapons to the Ukrainian Special Forces Brigade "Azov" after it passed the check required by US law.
According to media reports, the Biden administration lifted the ban on the supply of weapons to the Azov Regiment, allowing the former volunteer group, now part of the National Guard of Ukraine, to gain access to US military assistance, as well as other units, in the face of the Russian invasion.
The wog gas station network and the PRIDE community have donated almost UAH 5. 8 million to the Pritula Invisible Shield Foundation's Fund to provide National Guard units with electronic warfare systems.
Intense fighting is reportedly continuing in the Chasov Yar area of the Donetsk region, as the enemy is trying to capture the city with infantry attacks and artillery attacks.
The Ministry of internal affairs decided to reserve 90% of the personnel of the State Emergency Service and the National Police of Ukraine, the remaining 10% of employees can be mobilized to the Armed Forces, the National Guard or the border guard service.
Ukrainian writer and singer Serhiy Zhadan joined the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Charter".
Soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine who were captured will be able to leave the service regardless of the date of the exchange, Interior Minister Ihor Klimenko said.
From June 5 to 13, large-scale military exercises with the involvement of equipment will begin in Kiev and the Kiev region, which will involve personnel, military equipment, weapons, as well as anti-aircraft and anti-sabotage units to practice defense operations.
According to Lubinets, all those who returned from captivity Today report that they did not see representatives of the ICRC.
In the first four months of 2024, 6,475 road accidents occurred in Ukraine, resulting in 813 deaths and 8,155 injuries, which is 6. 3% more than in the same period in 2023.
The measure of restraint for judge Oleksiy Tandyr, suspected of committing a fatal road accident while intoxicated, in the form of detention without bail was extended for 2 months - until July 21, 2024 inclusive.
Ukrposhta presented postage stamps and envelopes "Azov. 10 years. The Free Choose to Fight" stamps and envelopes issued as part of the "Own Stamp" project. The issue is dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Azov Brigade and has a special significance.
Over the last day, 121 combat engagements took place in the frontline, one third of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy did not advance in Kharkiv region and near Avdiivka.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill detailing coercive measures that can be used by National Guard personnel, including handcuffs, stun guns, grenades, armored vehicles, weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles, to perform their assigned tasks.
National Guard soldiers destroyed 2 Russian" damaged tanks " and other enemy equipment in the Luhansk direction.
Over the past week, the "Drone Army" destroyed more than 100 occupants, almost 200 strongholds and various military equipment of the Russian troops, including tanks, armored vehicles and artillery systems.
Ukrainian defenders have established strong positions in the Kharkiv region, while Russian forces are not achieving their goals, President Zelenskiy said.
President Zelenskyy signs a law that allows prisoners to be conditionally released for military service during mobilization or martial law, except for those convicted of serious crimes such as murder or corruption.
President Zelenskyy held a conference call to discuss the situation in Kharkiv region, the deployment of additional forces and intelligence on enemy movements, and the postponement of international events in response to the situation.
Active hostilities continue in the vicinity of settlements on the northern border of Kharkiv region, involving special forces units of the National Guard of Ukraine "Omega" to conduct counterattacks, counteract sabotage groups, and use drones to strike at enemy armored vehicles and infantry.
Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with various types of weapons, causing 33 explosions near civilian areas.
Ukraine's Security Service detained another Russian agent who was leaking information to the FSB about the aftermath of a double missile strike on Odesa on March 15 that killed 21 people and injured 74 others.
russian troops in Ukraine are increasingly using light civilian vehicles, such as off-roaders and motorcycles, to transport personnel, attack Ukrainian positions, and conduct reconnaissance due to their high mobility, but these vehicles are vulnerable to Ukrainian weapons systems.