Donetsk

On July 4, Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner exchange, as a result of which servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including defenders of Mariupol, as well as civilians, returned home. Among those released are both soldiers and officers, aged 20 to 59.

Explosions were heard over occupied Donetsk, Makiivka, and Khartsyzk, with eyewitnesses reporting air defense activity. After the shelling, smoke is visible in Khartsyzk.

SBU drones successfully hit the Russian army's ammunition depots in the village of Velyke Orikhove near Khartsyzk. Explosions, secondary detonation, and fire were heard at the depots, which reduced the enemy's offensive potential.

Agents of the ATESH resistance movement warn of an increase in the number of strikes on military targets in Donetsk. This is due to the transfer of a significant amount of air defense equipment to Crimea, which makes the Donetsk region more vulnerable.

In Donetsk, a tenth-grader is suspected of ties to the "Russian Volunteer Corps". He was detained on charges of transmitting coordinates of military facilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Explosions and fires have been recorded in temporarily occupied Luhansk. The occupation authorities reported the operation of air defense, but the causes of the fires are unknown.

Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, announced "jewelry work" on Russians in occupied Donetsk. Local Telegram channels report an attack on Donetsk, Horlivka, and Makiivka, including strikes, presumably by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, on a metallurgical plant, railway, and the headquarters of the 8th Combined Arms Army of the Russian Federation.

Explosions occurred in the occupied Donetsk region. Russian media report a possible Storm Shadow attack on Donetsk, but information about destruction is being clarified.

The "Atesh" resistance movement successfully carried out sabotage in the Donetsk region, burning a relay cabinet on the railway near Yasynuvata. As a result, military cargo for the occupiers arrived with a significant delay, disrupting their plans.

Ukraine has returned home a group of Defenders under the age of 25, defenders with injuries and health problems. The vast majority of those released were held in captivity for more than three years, including those captured during the defense of Mariupol.

The father of Alexander Skomarov, a candidate for the head of the BEB, obtained a Russian passport to sell real estate and cars under the laws of the aggressor country.

Tomorrow in Ukraine it will be cloudy with clearings, without precipitation, except for the eastern regions, where short-term rains with thunderstorms will pass. The air temperature during the day will fluctuate from +21 to +26 degrees.

Severely wounded and sick Ukrainian defenders, including the defenders of Mariupol, have been released from Russian captivity. They will receive medical assistance, rehabilitation, and payments.

On the day of Russia, residents of the occupied cities of Ukraine showed Russian passports, emphasizing that this is not their choice, but a consequence of the occupation. The action covered the cities of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.

In occupied Luhansk, universities have become barracks where young people are taught to shoot and throw grenades. The occupiers hold competitions in military-patriotic education.

A new investigation by UNN examines the eStore, iPeople, and Appleroom networks, which are suspected of trading in counterfeit equipment. Facts of tax evasion and the absence of necessary labeling have been discovered.

The third stage of the exchange took place, with 303 Ukrainian soldiers returning home, including 70 defenders of Mariupol. In total, 1,000 Ukrainians have returned home in three days.

The occupiers in the Kherson region have created a “volunteer headquarters” to recruit local residents for fake “elections”. Under the guise of helping the Russian army, they are preparing extras to legitimize the occupation.

The MHP Run4Victory charity race will be held in Ternopil on June 7 to raise funds for the 44th Artillery Brigade. Participants aim to provide the military with drones and necessary equipment.

In the Donetsk direction, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit three Russian air defense systems and a command and staff vehicle. The enemy's echeloned air defense system was destroyed, including the Tor, Buk-M3 and S-300 complexes.

The Kremlin announced that Putin is planning trips to occupied Donetsk and Luhansk. Peskov added that these are supposedly "Russian regions".

Pushilin plans to "conserve" the neighborhoods in Donetsk region destroyed by Russia, in order to show tourists the ruins, passing them off as the consequences of Ukraine's actions.

Italian Antonio Omar Dridi, who fought on the side of Ukraine, died in Ukraine. He went missing in March when the bunker where he was staying was bombed.

Russian invaders are giving lessons in military training to orphans in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk and Amvrosiivka. Instructors are militants, more than 900 children have undergone military training.

During negotiations in Istanbul on May 16, Russia made demands regarding Ukraine's neutral status, renunciation of reparations, and recognition of Russian territories. It also demanded a ceasefire.

In 2025, 312,000 participants registered for the NMT. The biggest challenges are security, air raids, electricity supply and attempts at fraud.

The occupiers demand personal applications from both parents for a child to enter school in the TOT. This is done to lure people to the occupied territories and conduct filtration.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on a massive Russian attack on Ukraine. Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk region, Zhytomyr region, Kherson region, and Dnipropetrovsk region were under attack, and there are casualties.

Ukrainian servicemen who defended Ukraine in various directions, including Mariupol, have been released. This is the 64th exchange, with a total of 4,757 citizens released.

In the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region, the occupiers are recruiting Ukrainian orphaned children into their army. They are being processed by the military, imposing a cult of war and hatred towards Ukraine.