Kursk Oblast

On July 3, explosions occurred in occupied Luhansk on Taras Shevchenko Street, near the local history museum. Two people were killed and there were wounded; the explosion occurred during an exhibition by the occupiers.

Russia launched 4 S-300 missiles and 114 drones at Ukraine on the night of July 2. Air defense forces neutralized 79 enemy Shahed-type UAVs.

The Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine identified Russian military personnel of the 30th Motorized Rifle Regiment involved in the shelling of Sumy on June 3, 2025, with a BM-21 "Grad" MLRS. As a result of the attack, six people died and 29 were injured, including three children.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military and the Minister of Defense. Key front issues were discussed, including the Pokrovsk direction and the Sumy region, where the Russian offensive is not being realized. Active operations continue within the Kursk operation.

Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped the advance of Russian troops and stabilized the situation in the northern Slobozhansky direction. The Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed the enemy back from Sumy, liberated Andriyivka, and advanced in the area of Oleksiyivka.

South Korea claims North Korea may send troops to Russia in July or August and continues to supply weapons. In exchange for ammunition and missiles, Pyongyang is likely receiving technical advice on satellites and missile guidance systems.

Court cases against captured Ukrainians are uniformly characterized by the same article – "committing a terrorist act by a group of persons with severe consequences. "

Russian assault troops in Sumy region ignore orders and abandon positions due to heavy losses. Desertion is increasing among new recruits in Kursk region.

Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak stated that Ukraine would not be able to hold out much longer without Western military assistance, despite significant Russian losses and successful actions of the Defence Forces in certain areas. Currently, the main attention is focused on Sumy Oblast, where the enemy offensive has been stopped, and the Defence Forces are strengthening the city's defenses.

On the night of June 19, the Volgograd region was massively attacked by UAVs, which led to the temporary closure of Volgograd and Saratov airports due to security concerns. At least six flights were delayed.

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,040 Russian soldiers, and also destroyed 7 tanks and 37 artillery systems. Total enemy losses reached 1,007,160 people.

North Korea will send a thousand sappers and five thousand military construction workers to the Kursk region. The decision was made by Kim Jong-un, Shoigu reported.

Ukrainian soldiers destroyed a Russian MLRS "Grad" in Donetsk region, loaded with chemical shells, which was being prepared for a salvo.

Over the past day, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 1,200 Russian soldiers and destroyed a lot of equipment. The total losses of the enemy since the beginning of the war amounted to more than one million people.

During June 13, 225 combat clashes took place on the front line. The enemy launched 66 air strikes and carried out 5174 shellings of Ukrainian units' positions.

The Tambov Powder Plant, a 106th Division ammunition depot in the Kursk region, and the Buturlinovka airfield depot were hit. The results of the fire damage are being clarified.

During June 7, 193 combat clashes took place on the front. The enemy launched air strikes and shelling, but Ukrainian troops repelled attacks in many directions.

SOF of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated a group of the enemy that was trying to storm positions in the Sumy region, and captured one Russian soldier. Soldiers of the 6th Ranger Regiment acted in a coordinated and rapid manner.

Today, June 7, 2025, the Air Force conducted a successful operation. A Russian Su-35 fighter jet was shot down in the Kursk direction.

The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the airfields of the aviation base of the Russian Federation "Engels" and "Dyagilevo". There are hits, fires broke out, and a logistics point in the Kursk region was also hit.

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 General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, almost half of the battles today are taking place in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy is actively attacking the positions of Ukrainian defenders, trying to break through the defense.

In the course of the three-year war against Ukraine, Russia has lost about a million soldiers. Ukrainian losses are estimated at 400,000. In total, 20% of the territory is occupied.

On June 3, the Russians struck the port infrastructure of Mykolaiv region with a "Kinzhal" missile. The missile hit the ground, there were no civilian casualties.

Russian troops are trying to advance deeper into the Sumy region with infantry groups, actively shelling the positions of the Armed Forces. The enemy uses aircraft and tries to break through on ATVs.

The Russian Foreign Minister and the US Secretary of State had a phone conversation regarding the war in Ukraine. Plans for resuming negotiations in Istanbul were also discussed.

Air raid alert declared for the second time this evening in Kyiv and many regions of Ukraine. The reason is the threat of the use of ballistic weapons from the northeast.

A bridge collapsed in the Kursk region of Russia while a train was moving. Part of the locomotive fell on the road, the driver suffered leg injuries, and traffic was blocked.

"Atesh" agents damaged a relay cabinet on the new Volnovakha-Mariupol railway. This disrupted the train control system and will complicate the supply of the occupiers.

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.