Tag: #ukraine

Ukraine says 185 service members and one civilian return from Russian captivity

Ukraine says 185 service members and one civilian returned from Russian captivity, some held since 2022; officials gave few arrival or identity details.

#ukraine, #prisoner-exchange, #russia, #war

NATO’s North Atlantic Council Visits Kyiv; Rutte Signals New PURL Support for Ukraine’s Air Defenses

On June 3, NATO’s North Atlantic Council visited Kyiv; leaders said six countries pledged contributions to Ukraine’s PURL air‑defense effort ahead of July summit.

#ukraine, #nato, #airdefense, #ankara

Ukraine Says Air Defenses Shot Down 642 of 729 Missiles and Drones in Overnight Strike on Kyiv

Ukraine says its air defenses shot down 642 of 729 missiles and drones in a massive overnight Russian strike that targeted Kyiv and other cities.

#ukraine, #russia, #missiles, #drones, #kyiv

Ukraine Says It Struck Saratov Refinery, Fuel Sites; Fires Reported in Rostov

Ukraine said it struck the Rosneft-owned Saratov refinery and multiple fuel sites overnight, with fires reported in Saratov and Rostov regions.

#ukraine, #russia, #energy, #conflict

Sweden to donate up to 16 Gripen jets to Ukraine, backs purchase of up to 20 newer fighters

Sweden will donate up to 16 JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighters to Ukraine and back Kyiv’s plan to buy up to 20 Gripen E/F jets, plus missiles and training.

#ukraine, #sweden, #defense, #gripen

Report: Russian occupation authorities systematically label and seize Ukrainian homes as “ownerless”

Human Rights Watch says Russia is labeling Ukrainian homes 'ownerless' and using occupation courts to transfer them to municipal ownership, blocking displaced owners.

#russia, #ukraine, #humanrights, #property

Russia Launches Massive Overnight Missile-and-Drone Attack on Kyiv, Ukraine Says

Ukraine says Russia launched a huge overnight strike on Kyiv with 690 aerial weapons detected; air defenses suppressed most, but civilians were killed and injured.

#ukraine, #russia, #kyiv, #airdefense

Ukraine says Russia launched 209 drones overnight; military branches give differing tallies

Ukraine’s General Staff says Russia launched 209 drones overnight; Air Force published a lower tally. Differences reflect varied reporting windows and methods.

#ukraine, #russia, #drones, #military

Russia Launches 524 Drones and 22 Missiles in Overnight Attacks Across Eight Ukrainian Oblasts

Russia launched 524 drones and 22 missiles overnight, striking eight Ukrainian oblasts; civilian infrastructure hit in Dnipro and Odesa and dozens wounded.

#ukraine, #russia, #drones, #airdefense, #odessa

Zelensky seeks more anti-ballistic defenses after near-continuous Russian air assault

Zelensky says Ukraine will urgently seek more anti-ballistic systems, radars and interceptor missiles after a near-continuous Russian assault exposed air-defense gaps.

#ukraine, #russia, #airdefense, #drones

Zelensky Says Russia Launched Widespread Drone Strikes Across Ukraine; Casualty Toll Unclear

Zelensky said Russia launched waves of drone strikes across Ukraine, with deaths and injuries reported; officials warned the assault was ongoing and the scale remained unclear.

#ukraine, #russia, #drones, #zelensky

Zelensky says Kyiv offered May 6 ceasefire; accuses Moscow of fresh attacks, claims strikes deep inside Russia

Zelensky says Kyiv proposed a ceasefire from May 6, accuses Russia of continuing attacks and warns foreign delegations against attending Victory Day in Moscow.

#ukraine, #russia, #zelensky, #war

Zelenskyy urges EU to open all six accession clusters within weeks and speed €90bn aid

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready for formal opening of six EU accession clusters within weeks and urges fast disbursement of €90bn in aid before winter.

#ukraine, #europeanunion, #euaccession, #euaid, #zelenskyy

Russian Strikes Kill at Least Five in Dnipro as Rescuers Search Rubble

Russian missile and drone strikes on Dnipro killed at least five, wounded over 40 and hit residential and energy sites, officials say.

#ukraine, #russia, #conflict, #dnipro

Zelensky says Bring Kids Back UA has returned more than 2,100 Ukrainian children taken to Russia or Russian-held areas

Ukraine's Bring Kids Back UA initiative says it has returned over 2,100 children taken to Russia or Russian-controlled areas, including 150 this year.

#ukraine, #children, #zelensky, #russia