War in Ukraine
Armin Papperger criticized Ukrainian UAVs for their lack of technological breakthroughs. He compared their production to a kitchen and the use of 3D printers.
Moscow plans to transfer the funds of 37 million citizens to a new state scheme. The money will be used to finance state projects amid sanctions and war.
The Defense Forces hit an oil refinery with a capacity of 15 million tons of oil per year and a number of warehouses in the occupied territories. Fires continue in Leningrad Oblast.
The defense ministers of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia called for an accelerated strengthening of air defense. UAV incidents confirmed the need for investment in air defense systems.
Russians attacked Odesa region with over 100 drones, damaging dozens of residential buildings. Five injured people were hospitalized, one patient is in serious condition.
The General Staff confirmed the damage to the strategic explosives plant in Chapaevsk. An explosion occurred at the facility, and the extent of the damage is currently being assessed.
Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed mobile UAV launchers, two Tor SAM systems, warehouses, and Gvozdika self-propelled artillery. The attacks were carried out in the occupied territories of four regions.
Russian artillery struck a residential building in the Znob-Novhorodske community. A young girl was killed, and her six-year-old sister sustained serious injuries.
Viktor Orbán criticized protesters in Győr, accusing them of wanting to create a pro-Ukrainian government. The opposition is currently ahead of the ruling party.
The spokesman for Khatam al-Anbiya claims the destruction of a facility with 21 Ukrainian specialists in the UAE. There are currently no official confirmations of the attack from Ukraine or the Emirates.
Russians attacked Kryvyi Rih with drones for the fifth time in 24 hours. As a result of the strikes on the city and district, one man was killed, another was injured, and infrastructure was damaged.
The enemy attacked three Naftogaz enterprises with drones, as a result of which a 55-year-old employee died. Equipment operation has been stopped to eliminate the consequences.
The enemy is attacking the Pokrovsk agglomeration with infantry and light equipment; fighting is ongoing in the center of Hryshyne. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back the enemy's advance and destroying artillery.
Ukrainian specialists in the UAE are implementing combat experience to protect the sky and infrastructure. The President discussed with the team the strengthening of the Emirates' security.
Ukraine seeks trilateral meetings in Europe or the Middle East. The process is complicated by venue restrictions and US security measures.
Russia attacked industrial facilities in the city for the second time this morning. As a result of the shelling, a 28-year-old man was killed, and another local resident was injured.
181 combat engagements were recorded in a day, the hottest in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The enemy used over 8,000 kamikaze drones.
The President of Ukraine met with Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the UAE. The parties are finalizing an agreement on defense cooperation and protection against terror.
Defense Forces destroyed or suppressed 252 enemy UAVs of various types. 21 hits were recorded at 18 locations, and debris fell in nine places.
Russia attacked Odesa with over 60 drones, damaging a maternity hospital and residential areas. One person was killed, and more than ten were injured, including a child.
The enemy attacked residential areas and a maternity hospital in Odesa region. In the port, a grain gallery was destroyed as a result of a drone attack.
As a result of the night shelling of Odesa, a man and a woman were killed, and 11 more people were injured. A maternity hospital, three educational institutions, and residential buildings were damaged.
The enemy attacked Poltava district with UAVs, hitting a residential building and industrial facilities. One person died as a result of the strikes.
At the G7 meeting, Kallas criticized the US for not pressuring Russia. Rubio sharply responded that the US could step aside and let Europe act independently.
Two men were killed in a strike on an industrial enterprise. Infrastructure and a recreation center in three communities of the region were damaged.
Due to enemy shelling, one person died in the hospital; among the 11 injured is a child. A maternity hospital, apartment buildings, and private homes were damaged.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the elimination of 1300 occupiers and the destruction of 1501 UAVs in a day. The enemy also lost 73 artillery systems and over 200 units of automotive equipment.
Russia presented a "white paper" with the aim of shifting responsibility for ecocide to Ukraine. The CPD calls this a manipulation to conceal the consequences of aggression.
A poll by the state-owned VTsIOM recorded a drop in trust in Putin to 75% and a rise in his disapproval rating. The reasons cited were the economic downturn and Russians' fatigue from the prolonged war.
A delegation from the US Congress presented Russian deputies with socks featuring Trump. In response, the Russians handed over a postcard signed by the crew of "Soyuz-Apollo."