Former U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg arrived in Ukraine ahead of Independence Day and visited Odesa Sea Port with a U.S. delegation. The delegation inspected damage from Russian attacks and discussed maritime security, the Ukrainian maritime corridor and resilient export logistics. Talks also covered U.S. business participation and investment in Ukraine's reconstruction.
Ukraine's General Staff confirmed strikes on the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery in Perm and Marinovka airfield in Volgograd region. A fire was recorded at the refinery, while the extent of damage is still being assessed. The plant is more than 1,500 km from Ukraine's border, has a design capacity above 13 million tons of oil per year and supplies the Russian military.
Ukraine's 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade "Black Forest" destroyed a Russian S-300 transporter-loader loaded with missiles. The strike triggered the missiles to detonate, after which the vehicle completely burned out.
Ukraine is converting Soviet-era BRDM-2 armored reconnaissance vehicles into remotely controlled robotic platforms for future frontline use. The modernization is being developed for control at distances up to 1,000 km and includes day and night cameras, protected data links, navigation systems and a remote weapon station of at least 12.7 mm. Plans also include a new diesel engine, automatic transm...
Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korea has sent 8,500 troops to Russia, including 400 drone operators and 1,000 engineers and deminers, with most deployed in Kursk region. The personnel are expected to support rear-area tasks and free Russian troops for frontline combat. Intelligence says Putin may seek up to 50,000 more North Korean troops, while Pyongyang wants an S-400 system and has ...
Ukrainian drone manufacturer Airlogix and Finnish technology company Innokas agreed to develop a production model and establish a joint venture in Finland. The planned facilities will be based on Airlogix technology. The partnership, developed under the Build With Ukraine initiative, aims to scale production of Ukrainian UAVs in Europe and increase deliveries to Ukraine's Defense Forces. The lette...
Ukraine's 1st Separate Unmanned Systems Center and other Defense Forces struck the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery, more than 1,500 km from the frontline, and Marinovka military airfield in Volgograd region. The refinery has a design capacity of about 13 million tons of oil per year.
U.S. missile-defense stocks are under mounting strain, the WSJ reports. CSIS estimates America has burned through half its prewar stocks of interceptors such as Patriot and THAAD and now has only 800 Patriot missiles left. Lockheed Martin delivered 620 PAC-3 MSE interceptors last year, up more than 20%. Russia, meanwhile, is estimated to produce more than 100 ballistic missiles and roughly the sam...
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Ukraine's 5th Assault Brigade says its troops engaged 40 Russian assault troops near Vyshneve in Dnipropetrovsk region during foggy weather. The brigade said its soldiers won the battle despite the difficult conditions.
❗️Russia has begun targeting border crossings. A Russian drone struck the Tabaky checkpoint on Ukraine’s border with Moldova, forcing authorities to suspend traffic through the crossing. Movement through the checkpoint is currently blocked following the strike.
Ukraine's Air Force says 107 of 135 Russian drones were downed or suppressed overnight, including Shahed, Gerbera and other types. Hits by 27 strike drones were recorded at 16 locations, while debris from intercepted drones fell at three locations.
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❗️The European Commission has effectively rejected Ukraine's request for €220 million in additional grants for farmers affected by Russian attacks on Black Sea ports. Brussels said support will instead be provided through existing mechanisms, including loan interest subsidies under the Ukraine Facility and lending programs for Ukrainian banks. The EU is also assessing alternative export routes as ...