War in Ukraine
24 companies have joined the private air defense project to protect their facilities. Civilian groups operate under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine without receiving exemptions from mobilization.
In Rivne, an airstrike caused the roof of a residential building to catch fire over an area of 100 square meters. According to preliminary data, there are no dead or wounded.
This year, the Russian Federation plans to recruit 18,500 foreigners for the war against Ukraine. Mercenary losses already exceed 5,000 people from various countries around the world.
The Defense Forces neutralized 388 out of 409 launched drones of various types. 16 hits and falling debris were recorded; the enemy attack is currently ongoing.
Zelenskyy announced payments of up to 400 thousand hryvnias and new contracts for the infantry. The reform provides for the phased discharge of those mobilized starting this year.
A plaque dedicated to Dzhokhar Dudayev was stolen in the center of Lviv, but the police have already detained those involved. The memorial sign will soon be returned to its place thanks to surveillance cameras.
Due to Ukrainian strikes on oil refining, Russia has lost over 7 billion dollars. Zelenskyy announced the further scaling of long-range systems.
Infrastructure damaged and 10 people wounded in Ternopil due to a drone attack. Part of the city is without power; rescue teams are working on-site.
The US President plans to withdraw American troops from Germany following a conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The Pentagon and NATO allies were not warned about this decision.
The General Staff confirmed the strike on the Shagol airfield in the Chelyabinsk region of the Russian Federation. Su-57 and Su-34 aircraft were hit — at a distance of 1,700 kilometers from the border of Ukraine.
Russian troops attacked five gas stations in Kharkiv and Chuhuiv with drones. Ten vehicles and equipment were damaged, and two men were injured.
Defense Forces struck oil refineries in Tuapse and Perm, damaging an AVT-4 unit. A Buk-M3 air defense system and enemy ammunition depots were also destroyed.
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation sold 21. 8 tons of gold to cover the budget deficit. Reserves are shrinking due to falling oil revenues and high military spending.
The heads of the pre-trial detention center in Vyazma have been served with notices of suspicion for torturing Ukrainian prisoners. Between 2022 and 2025, they subjected military personnel to physical force and electric shocks.
In the Odesa region, a drone damaged the roof of a shopping center, causing a fire. In the Vinnytsia region, a house was destroyed, and one woman was hospitalized.
A KIIS survey showed a drop in the popularity of Victory Day from 58% to 11% by 2024. Support for Labor Day fell to 5% following the Russian invasion.
Due to a UAV attack, part of Ternopil is without electricity and public transport has stopped. The mayor urged residents to close their windows and stay in shelters until the all-clear signal.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Members of Parliament discussed the draft law on civilian firearms. The document is expected to define the rules for self-defense, training, and strict criteria for background checks.
Russian troops attacked a food processing plant in Bohodukhiv with a "Molniya" drone. A workshop was damaged, and four employees sustained injuries.
Serhiy Byzov called for making the employee a partner to the state and business. The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine demands decent wages and the protection of employees' rights in the new Labor Code.
Due to cloudy weather, electricity consumption has increased, and enemy shelling has caused power outages in five regions. Ukrenergo is not introducing blackouts schedules and asks to save energy in the evening.
The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a repeat offender in Mykolaiv who directed enemy missiles at the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The suspect faces up to 12 years in prison and is currently in custody.
A traffic accident occurred in the Zvenyhorodka district, killing two TCR servicemen and a civilian. Two other individuals have been hospitalized, and police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Sybiha urged the Venice Biennale to exclude the Russian Federation after the jury's resignation and changes to the exhibition format. The culture of an aggressor cannot be neutral during wartime.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 210 drones, striking residential buildings and the railway. There are injuries in Odesa and Kryvyi Rih, and thousands of families have been left without power.
138 battles took place over the day; the enemy lost 1,420 personnel and 100 artillery systems. The occupiers launched 9,499 kamikaze drones and 255 guided aerial bombs.
Ihor Zhovkva stated there are no barriers to EU membership or the opening of negotiation clusters during a meeting with a delegation from the Ukrainian-Austrian inter-parliamentary group led by its chair, Henrike Brandstötter.
The easing of export rules in Japan allows for the start of negotiations on the supply of military equipment. Ukraine is also proposing joint production of air defense systems and drones.
In Odesa, drones damaged two high-rise buildings and injured two people. Damage to port infrastructure was recorded in the region.
Due to ignored signals, a mobile crane driver collided with a train in the Lviv region. A veteran engineer was killed, and two other people sustained serious injuries.