Tag: #ukraine

Ukraine says air defenses neutralized 114 Russian drones, two Iskander-M missiles overnight

Ukraine's General Staff says air defenses and electronic warfare neutralized 114 Russian UAVs and two Iskander-M missiles in an overnight June 15–16 attack.

#ukraine, #russia, #drones, #airdefense

One of Russia’s Largest Recent Missile-and-Drone Barrages Hits Ukraine, Damages Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

A massive overnight missile-and-drone barrage struck Kyiv and several regions June 14–15, killing civilians, hitting rescuers and damaging the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.

#russia, #ukraine, #war, #kyiv, #lavra

Ukraine’s General Staff Unveils June 12 Overhaul of Military Contracts, Pay and Personnel Tech

On June 12 Ukraine’s General Staff outlined fixed-term contracts, sharp infantry pay increases and new digital personnel systems to standardize wartime service.

#ukraine, #military, #reform, #defense

Ukraine Says It Struck Kronstadt Naval Base Area and Oil Depots in Western Russia

Ukraine says it struck the Kronstadt naval base area near St. Petersburg and oil depots in Leningrad and Krasnodar regions during overnight strikes.

#ukraine, #russia, #droneattack, #kronstadt, #stpetersburg

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