War in Ukraine
Since the beginning of 2024, Russia's losses have exceeded 145,000 personnel. In the border areas of the Sumy region, the Ukrainian military is achieving its designated goals.
The AFU have stabilized the front and are launching drone strikes deep into the Russian Federation. Putin wants to end the war by the end of the year, provided there is full control over the Donbas.
The "Rodnik" movement, led by the sanctioned Oleg Gazmanov, is searching for vocalists in the occupied territories. The Kremlin is financing the project for the cultural assimilation and Russification of youth.
The SBU has detained an IT specialist who waited 12 years for activation to conduct strikes on Kyiv. He was preparing an assassination attempt on the head of the State Emergency Service and collecting data on politicians.
The High Council of Justice issued a reprimand to a judge for the illegal lifting of the seizure of the Premier Hotel Rus. Prosecutors thwarted an attempt to re-register assets in favor of Russians.
Sybiha and Anita Orbán discussed the issue of national minorities and Ukraine's accession to the EU. The second round of expert consultations will be held as early as next week.
The occupiers are redirecting supplies from Mariupol to a route through Hranitne. This has complicated logistics and slowed down the movement of equipment due to bridge repairs.
Public alert systems will announce a minute of silence every day at 09:00. They will also be used during the annual 'Light a Candle' campaign in November.
The US has suspended $14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan due to an ammunition shortage. Further deliveries will depend on the decision of the head of the Pentagon.
Iran's Supreme Leader has banned the export of enriched uranium outside the country. This decision contradicts Trump's demands and complicates peace negotiations.
253 combat engagements occurred over the past day, most notably in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The enemy launched nearly 10,000 drones and carried out 95 airstrikes.
The disconnection of thousands of Starlink terminals used by Russians helped the AFU reclaim 400 square kilometers of territory, according to a Pentagon report. This, as stated in the report, weakened the coordination of enemy drones and offensives.
The enemy attacked an enterprise in the Myrhorod district with a drone. Equipment was damaged as a result of the strike; there were no casualties.
On the night of May 22, air defense forces shot down and suppressed 115 out of 124 enemy drones. Seven drone strikes were recorded, along with falling debris in ten locations.
The US State Department has approved the sale of equipment to support Hawk missile systems to Ukraine. The potential deal is valued at $108.1 million.
880 occupiers and 1,872 drones were eliminated over the past day. Total losses of Russian troops are 3.5 times higher than Ukrainian losses.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha declared a turning point in the war and the loss of Russia's advantage. He called on NATO for investment and warned of threats from Belarus.
In Donetsk, teenagers were forced to manufacture camouflage suits and nets for the Russian military. The occupiers are using children as free labor.
The Russian Federation and Belarus have completed nuclear exercises using Iskander-M systems. ISW notes the strengthening of the Kremlin's actual control over Minsk.
The Army+ app has launched a course titled "Mutual Assistance in Crisis Situations. " It will help military personnel better understand the signs of a crisis state, support those around them, and act effectively in difficult life situations.
The Secretary of the NSDC warned of fraudulent appeals sent in his name to the Baltic states. Unidentified individuals are using Umerov's name in scam messages and other suspicious communications.
Russia is losing 35,000 soldiers every month, while Ukraine is reclaiming territories. Strikes on Moscow and infrastructure are becoming a new reality for the Kremlin.
A large-scale wave of forced evictions has begun in Mariupol. The occupiers are ignoring documents and threatening residents with criminal prosecution.
Robert Fico rejected the idea of German Chancellor candidate Merz regarding associated EU membership for Ukraine without voting rights. The Slovak Prime Minister advocates for either full accession or rejection.
The NORSI plant has shut down the CDU-6 unit, which accounted for 53% of its capacity. This occurred following a Ukrainian drone attack on the Lukoil facility.
Since the beginning of the day, 197 combat engagements have occurred, and the enemy has launched over 6,000 drones. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven held a press conference in Egypt ahead of their bout. Turki Alalshikh announced a large-scale event for the Ukrainian in Istanbul.
The Ministry of Culture collected stories from government officials about their first embroidered shirts. Ministers spoke about family heirlooms, gifts from dissidents, and wedding traditions.
Zelenskyy visited Slavutych to discuss border protection and air defense in the north. In June, the government promises to resolve the issue of salaries for Chornobyl NPP workers.
Budanov stated that internet restrictions in the RF are preparations for unpopular decisions. The enemy seeks the complete isolation of the population, following the example of North Korea.