December 4, 06:30 AM • 58785 viewsDecember 4, 02:10 PM • 19176 viewsUkrainian manufacturers have reached the capacity to produce over 4 million drones annually. As of June, 1.5 million drones have already been delivered to the front.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced that the Russian army's advance in the border areas of Sumy region has been stopped, publishing a video. This wave of Russia's offensive has fizzled out, like last year's attempt in Kharkiv region.
The advance of Russian troops in the border areas of the Sumy region has been stopped. This happened due to desertion and significant losses of personnel, some deserters are leaving their positions in the Kursk region.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the summer offensive of the enemy from the Russian Federation is effectively faltering. This situation is similar to last year's attempts by the enemy to advance in the Kharkiv region.
During the week, Ukrainian soldiers carried out more than 99 pinpoint strikes against the occupiers. From June 19 to June 25, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed clusters of manpower, weapons, ammunition and other important Russian targets.
An office of the Norwegian defense company Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace, known for its NASAMS systems, has been opened in Ukraine. Preparations are underway to strengthen the protection of the population and critical infrastructure from Russian shelling.
Norway's Minister of Defense, Tore Onshuus Sandvik, visited Kyiv, where he met with Rustem Umerov and Oleksandr Syrskyi. Norway will allocate an additional $400 million for the procurement of Ukrainian weaponry.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, stated that Ukrainian DeepStrike operations on the territory of the Russian Federation exceed the cost of damage by 15 times. Ukraine will continue these strikes, increasing their scale and depth.
According to Syrsky, since the beginning of 2025, the Defense Forces have hit 19,421 units of the occupiers' vehicles. This greatly complicates the enemy's logistics.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi announced an increase in UAV interceptors due to regular drone attacks. On the night of June 14, air defense forces shot down 43 of 58 enemy Shahed-type UAVs.
According to Syrskyi, since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian soldiers have destroyed 1,262 tanks and 2,748 armored vehicles. Also, Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters destroyed a mine warehouse in the Kursk region.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Ukrainian troops are gradually pushing back the occupiers in the Sumy region. The most active fighting is taking place in the Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivsk directions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the most difficult situation is currently in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The defense forces are doing everything possible to restrain the enemy and prevent them from advancing.
Ukrainian military destroyed Russian positions from which Ukraine was being shelled. They also shot down a Russian Su-35 aircraft and damaged military helicopters.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated more than 1,160 Russian soldiers and destroyed more than 300 units of equipment. Also, a new type of weapon was tested in the Kherson direction.
According to Syrskyi, in May, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 1,391 units of artillery systems of the occupiers. Since the beginning of the year, the enemy has lost more than 7,000 artillery systems.
Russia is increasing the production of UAVs with the help of China, which undermines Ukraine's leadership. The Russians aim to produce millions of drones in 2025.
According to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, the total losses of Russian troops at the front since the beginning of 2025 amounted to 200,000 people. On June 2, the occupiers lost 1,100 soldiers and 12 aircraft in a day.
The President is convening a meeting due to a missile strike on a training camp where soldiers were killed. Decisions will be made to save the lives of military personnel.
Russian troops captured the village of Volodymyrivka in the Sumy region, which is located directly near the border with Russia. The village is part of the Khotyn community.
Volodymyr Zelenskyi stated about the difficult situation at the front, with increased fighting in the Pokrovsky, Lyman, and Kupyansk directions. He emphasized the importance of continuing operations on Russian territory.
The Russians have intensified their activity in the Zaporizhzhia direction, where they are advancing. The Armed Forces of Ukraine (ZSU) continue their operation in the Kursk direction, where the enemy is holding its best units.
Intelligence reported on the increase of personnel by Russia, strikes on cities and weapons production. Ukraine needs investments in the defense industry, air defense equipment and long-range weapons.
In May, more than 89,000 enemy targets were hit and destroyed with the help of drones. The enemy is copying the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and is actively scaling up its unmanned units.
Since the beginning of 2025, Russian occupation forces have lost over 190,000 soldiers. This was announced by General Oleksandr Syrskyi, noting the effective work of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Oleksandr Syrskyi announced the launch of the School of Instructors for professional training of military personnel. Special attention will be paid to training in working with drones, ground systems, and tactical medicine.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had a telephone conversation with the commander of the Security Assistance Group - Ukraine, Curtis Buzzard. They discussed the dynamics of combat operations and the short-term plans of the Russian invaders.
During the day, 129 combat clashes took place. The enemy launched 57 air strikes and used 984 kamikaze drones, and also carried out more than 3,500 shellings.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that since the beginning of the year, the occupiers have lost 185,000 people. Every destroyed invader is a step towards a just peace, Syrskyi emphasized.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is conducting active operations in the Kursk and Belgorod regions to protect the Ukrainian border area. He emphasized that this is not Ukraine's choice, but a preemptive defense.
