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Russian forces have launched a series of missile and drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in several Ukrainian regions, including Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Donetsk oblasts. The strikes have resulted in at least ten confirmed injuries and sparked fires in residential and commercial buildings.
Ukrainian military updates indicate significant challenges for Russian troops advancing in the Donetsk region, with efforts to encircle forces near Kramatorsk showing limited progress.
German authorities have discovered a weapons cache near Berlin, with prosecutors investigating a potential link to Russian intelligence services and a possible plot for attacks. This development has led to concerns about espionage and national security.
Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 212 combat clashes with Russian invaders over the past day, with the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Sloviansk axes experiencing the highest number of attacks.
Ukrainian President Zelensky received a report from the commander-in-chief, outlining steps to strengthen the Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka fronts.
Russian forces attacked the Lisnyi market in Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast, with a Molniya-2 drone, resulting in injuries to three women.
A Russian drone struck a market in Sloviansk, Ukraine, injuring four people. Local authorities are urging residents to evacuate the area.
Ukrainian President Zelensky and Commander-in-Chief Drapatyi discussed strengthening the defense of Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk, as well as military personnel changes in Donetsk Oblast. The meeting focused on critical strategic and human resource issues for the region.
There are currently 83,443 civilians remaining in the Kramatorsk and Sloviansk urban communities in the Donetsk region.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy reported that only one out of 27 Russian ballistic missiles was intercepted during a recent overnight barrage that killed nine in Kyiv, highlighting the urgent need for more Western air defense systems like Patriot missiles. This event underscores the ongoing struggle with air defense capabilities amid continued Russian attacks.
Russian invaders attacked the Sloviansk community in the Donetsk region with a FAB-250 aerial bomb and an FPV drone, causing injuries to one civilian.
A 'cocaine super-highway' stretching from Ecuador to Europe is under surveillance by police, as reported by the BBC. This route highlights the significant flow of illegal drugs from South America to the European continent.
The Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, and Kostiantynivka fronts in Ukraine have experienced the heaviest fighting, with a total of 258 combat clashes reported over the past day. Russian forces launched almost 100 attacks on these fronts.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, resulting in two deaths in Sumy and injuries in Dnipropetrovsk. A Latvian consulate in the Donetsk region was also struck during the assaults.
A Russian airstrike on Sloviansk, Ukraine, resulted in 14 injuries and significant damage to seven apartment buildings. The attack highlights ongoing civilian impact from the conflict.
The Security Service of Ukraine has exposed a local heat network engineer in the Donetsk region who coordinated Russian missile, bomb, and drone strikes on Sloviansk.
Russian troops reportedly shelled Sloviansk in the Donetsk region using a Smerch multiple rocket launcher system, hitting a store and wounding a woman.
Russian forces have launched 70 attacks on Ukrainian positions since the start of the day, with the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk sectors experiencing the greatest pressure and significant enemy activity.
Intense fighting continues across the Ukrainian front lines, with hundreds of clashes reported over the past day. The Pokrovsk sector remains one of the most active and fiercely contested areas.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree to establish a new command specifically for long-range attacks deep within Russian territory. This move aims to intensify pressure on Russia following recent Ukrainian strikes that have impacted Russian oil production.
Intense fighting continues on the front lines in Ukraine, with 271 clashes reported, primarily in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk sectors. The Ukrainian General Staff noted over 100 clashes in Pokrovsk and two other fronts in the past day.
The Ukrainian frontline experienced over 250 combat clashes in the past day, with the most intense fighting reported in the Sloviansk and Pokrovsk sectors. This indicates continued heavy engagement between forces.
Kyiv experienced its deadliest Russian attack of the year, with search operations concluding at a destroyed nine-story building and the death toll rising to 30. The attacks also caused power outages in six regions and damaged the Kyiv Zoo.
Since the beginning of the day, the Russian army has attacked the positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces 73 times, with the most active sectors being Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka.
In the Donbas region, where 80% is occupied by Russian troops, the cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk have become central to Ukraine's defense, with residents facing difficult choices to stay or flee.
Russian drones have attacked a medical facility in Sloviansk and a gas station in Kramatorsk, with rescuers showing the aftermath of the strikes.
Thousands of residents are fleeing cities like Sloviansk and Kramatorsk in Ukraine's Donbas region as Russian forces intensify their bombing and drone attacks, pushing closer to these 'fortress belt' cities.
Russian forces attacked Sloviansk and Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine. Separately, the FSB reported preventing terror attacks in three Russian regions, and the last US license allowing certain transactions related to Russian oil delivery has expired.
Russian forces are infiltrating Kostiantynivka, potentially opening the way towards Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, according to DeepState.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he had 'positive' discussions with American envoys, including Witkoff and Kushner, regarding the reactivation of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. This comes as Russia continues its attacks, with reports of multiple deaths in eastern Ukraine.
Svetlana and Sergey, young lovers, spend their time in trenches near Sloviansk, fighting as drone operators in the Arkan 108th battalion. Their story highlights how love can emerge even in the harsh realities of war.
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi visited combat brigades in the Donetsk region, stating that new middle strike approaches are already being felt on the front lines, particularly in the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration.
A Kramatorsk native, Viktor, expresses his resolve to stay in Donbas despite four years of Russian attempts to conquer the region, which has seen dozens of villages leveled, while major cities like Sloviansk and Kramatorsk continue to resist.
Russian forces are reportedly deploying heavy hexacopters to lay mines on roads in the Sloviansk sector of the front.
Russian attacks have damaged 1,405 residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia, affecting approximately one-third of the city's structures. In the Sloviansk community of the Donetsk region, over 50 percent of multi-apartment buildings have sustained damage.
Approximately 47,000 civilians remain in the Sloviansk community of Ukraine's Donetsk region, with up to 1,000 people evacuating to safer areas each week.
Russian forces dropped an aerial bomb on Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast, damaging residential buildings, following strikes on eight settlements in the region on April 16.
Russian forces have struck the central part of Sloviansk with a FAB-1500 aerial bomb, injuring one person and destroying a historic landmark.
The Sloviansk Thermal Power Plant (TPP) in Mykolaivka, Donetsk Oblast, has ceased operations following Russian attacks on April 6.
Ukrainian drone attacks have again damaged Russia's Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea, a key fuel export hub, according to the governor, following previous attacks that also damaged a school and resulted in injuries.
A Russian oil tanker has entered Cuban waters, potentially offering a lifeline to the island, as US President Donald Trump appears to relax a de facto oil blockade and states he sees 'no problem' with Russia delivering oil to Cuba.
Ukrainian assault troops from the Skelia Regiment have successfully mopped up Minkivka village on the Bakhmut-Sloviansk road, thwarting Russian attacks and securing key strategic positions.
A compulsory evacuation of children has begun in Sloviansk, a key Ukrainian stronghold, as Russian forces continue their advance, while Kyiv still anticipates the first tranche of a 90 billion euro loan despite Hungary's veto.
According to preliminary information, Russian troops are preparing personnel and armored vehicles for a possible offensive in the Sloviansk direction.
Russian strike on Ukraine's Sloviansk kills four, local official says Reuters
Russian forces shelled a settlement in the Sloviansk community, Donetsk region, using a Smerch multiple launch rocket system, resulting in damage to 17 houses, a store, and vehicles.
Ukraine's Defense Forces in the Sloviansk sector detected and destroyed Russian infantry groups attempting to infiltrate positions and build up forces in previously captured areas of Siversk.
U.S. CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow to hold discussions with Russian intelligence officials, marking a notable diplomatic engagement amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. President Trump indicated the meeting could yield positive outcomes, while the Kremlin confirmed the talks did not involve Vladimir Putin.
A military spokesperson reported that fighting remains highly intense in the northern part of the Sloviansk sector and on the Lyman front in Ukraine.
Russian bombardments on Kyiv have resulted in at least 16 deaths and dozens of injuries, prompting Ukraine to urgently request additional Patriot missile systems to bolster its critically depleted air defenses. Ukrainian officials also suggest that Putin is unwilling to negotiate, believing Ukraine will not withstand the upcoming winter.
Colonel Emil Ishkulov, former commander of the 80th Brigade, is reportedly set to take command of the corps responsible for defending the Ukrainian cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.
Ukrainian forces have reportedly liberated 745 square kilometers of territory, with Russia losing nearly 10,000 soldiers, as President Zelenskyy states the war is returning to its 2014 origins and Putin aims to capture Sloviansk.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented a new peace proposal to the United States aimed at ending the war with Russia. Zelensky also warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans a large-scale mobilization of hundreds of thousands of troops after the upcoming elections.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian oil-refining city of Nizhnekamsk, located deep within Russia, has killed 13 people, including a child. This marks one of the deadliest Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory in two years.
Russian forces shelled Sloviansk in the Donetsk region five times overnight, injuring one woman and damaging high-rise buildings, a gas station, and warehouses.
Russian forces are attempting to seize control of Lyman to use it as a springboard for a further offensive toward the Sloviansk–Kramatorsk urban area in Ukraine.
Approximately 32,000 civilians continue to reside in Sloviansk, Donetsk region, with around 600 people leaving the community each week.
Russian invaders attacked Sloviansk using Uragan multiple rocket launchers and an FPV drone, resulting in injuries to a civilian and a partial power outage in the community.
Russian forces launched a series of attacks across Ukraine, resulting in at least one death and multiple injuries in Balakliia, a drone strike on a bus in Zaporizhzhia, and damage to energy sites and a gas station in Kharkiv. These strikes also targeted a car carrying government officials in Sloviansk and a weapons exhibition in the Kyiv region, where the death toll rose to 11.
Ukrajina aj Rusko v piatok podnikli ďalšie vzájomné útoky, ktoré si na oboch stranách vyžiadali niekoľko obetí.
A recent wave of mutual attacks between Ukraine and Russia has resulted in at least 11 deaths, including civilians. Incidents included a drone strike on Kirov and the bombing of Sloviansk.
Russian forces dropped two aerial bombs on the city of Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast on 23 July, injuring 10 people.
Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders engaged in 249 combat engagements across the front lines. The most intense Russian attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, and Kostiantynivka sectors.
The Russian army has launched 54 attacks on Ukrainian Defense Forces positions since the start of the day, with the most intense fighting concentrated in the Sloviansk and Pokrovsk sectors.
The EU has sanctioned Russian military intelligence officers and cybercriminals, while Ukraine's air defense remains a key focus for allies. This comes as Ukrainian forces report striking Russian naval vessels and radar systems.
Russian forces launched a series of missile and drone attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Kherson, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sloviansk, and Dnipropetrovsk. The strikes resulted in at least six civilian deaths and dozens of injuries, including children.
A total of 283 combat clashes have occurred on the battlefield over the past day. Russian forces launched most of their attacks on the Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk fronts.
Russian forces have shelled the city of Sloviansk in the Donetsk region using Smerch multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). The attack resulted in damage to private residential homes.
Donald Trump attended the NATO summit where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian opposition leader al-Sharaa, discussing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump also stated his readiness to help end the war during a call with Russian President Putin prior to the summit.
A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv resulted in at least 18 deaths and 90 injuries, causing widespread damage to residential buildings, infrastructure, and even the city zoo. Kyiv's mayor declared a day of mourning following what was described as one of the most massive attacks on the capital.
Ukraine's General Staff reported 256 clashes on the battlefield over the past day, with the heaviest fighting concentrated on the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk fronts. The intense combat highlights ongoing Russian aggression and Ukrainian resistance.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a Russian military factory in Volgograd, using what it described as 'Flamingo' rockets. The attack has reportedly caused panic among residents in Crimea and disrupted life on the peninsula, with Ukrainian officials stating that the strike hit a key target deep within Russia.
Ukraine's General Staff reported 232 combat clashes over the past day, with the most intense fighting occurring on the Pokrovsk front. Attacks were also noted on the Kostiantynivka, Sloviansk, and Lyman fronts.
Russian drone attacks resulted in casualties in Ukraine, including two deaths in Zaporizhzhia and Odesa, and struck a Turkish-owned cargo vessel in the Black Sea, killing an Egyptian crew member. Concurrently, Moscow airports temporarily suspended operations as Russian forces downed numerous Ukrainian drones approaching the city.
Russian drone and missile attacks on eastern and southeastern Ukraine have resulted in at least four deaths and multiple injuries, with Zaporizhzhia being particularly affected. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly downed 97 out of 119 drones launched by Russia.
A Russian airstrike on Sloviansk has resulted in six people being wounded, including a child. Initial reports indicated three women were injured, with later updates confirming more casualties.
Russian forces dropped three aerial bombs on the city of Sloviansk on the afternoon of June 8, resulting in injuries to seven people, including a 17-year-old girl.
Military analyst Ogorec suggests that recent Russian attacks could be a prelude to a large-scale offensive towards Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, potentially marking the end of the battle for Donbas.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking in Vilnius, accused Russia of a deliberate strategy to destabilize European democracies through drone incidents and GPS signal jamming. This follows warnings from a Lithuanian official about Russia's capability to falsify GPS signals up to 450 kilometers from Kaliningrad.
Despite daily shelling, a total of 113,500 civilians continue to reside in the Kramatorsk and Sloviansk communities within Ukraine's Donetsk region.
Russia is preparing for its Victory Day celebrations, with reports highlighting a limited number of foreign leaders expected to attend. Concurrently, the Kremlin has stated that President Putin is ready for negotiations with European countries but will not initiate the first step.
Sloviansk has begun dismantling its trolleybus overhead lines to protect them from ongoing Russian shelling. The shelling has already caused significant damage, affecting over 50% of the community's high-rise buildings.
Ukraine has repaired and reopened the damaged Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Europe, with President Zelensky stating there are no longer grounds to block a €90 billion EU loan. This move aims to resolve a dispute that had impacted EU financial support.
Analysts have described the Donbas belt of fortress cities, including Kostiantynivka, Druzhkivka, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk, as Russia's most coveted objective in Ukraine, a territory it demands without a fight and which forms the backbone of Ukraine's eastern defense.
Fighters of the 81st Separate Slobozhanska Airmobile Brigade are actively using unmanned systems to destroy enemy equipment and manpower in the Sloviansk sector, despite logistical challenges.
Russian police officers have been ordered not to identify themselves as law enforcement on social media or messaging apps, the Russian business news outlet RBC and the news agency Ura.ru reported,…
A French court has sentenced Chen Zhangjie, the Chinese captain of the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker Boracay, to one year in prison in absentia and issued an arrest warrant for failing to comply with orders during an inspection in international waters, with the vessel suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of Western sanctions.
The Kremlin has denied reports that President Vladimir Putin pressured leading Russian businessmen to donate money to stabilize the country's finances for the Ukraine war, clarifying that while contributions are welcomed, they are voluntary. This comes after earlier reports indicated Putin was demanding funds from oligarchs for the ongoing conflict.
Police have detained a 50-year-old previously convicted resident of Sloviansk, Donetsk region, suspected of shooting a district police officer while he was on duty.
A Ukrainian sergeant shared his testimony of surviving 471 days in an underground bunker on the front line in Sloviansk, enduring extreme conditions, lack of air, and near starvation while fighting against Russian forces.
Ukrainian forces are continuing their counteroffensive on the Oleksandrivka front, having regained control over more than 400 square kilometers across Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.
Russian forces carried out an airstrike on the central part of Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast, killing two people and injuring 17 others, including a 14-year-old girl.
Despite deploying Su-57 jets, Russian air forces have failed to shoot down Ukrainian aircraft, highlighting their inability to leverage numerical and technical superiority. Russian forces are preparing for a battle over Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
Russian troops are increasing pressure near Platonivka, Bondarne, and Pryvillia on the Sloviansk and Kramatorsk axes. However, Ukrainian forces are holding their lines and maintaining control of the situation.
Three bombs dropped by Russian forces struck the city center of Sloviansk in the Donetsk region on August 26, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage.
Ukraine celebrated its Independence Day under continued Russian bombardment, while Russia's President Putin signed a decree allowing state takeover of infrastructure whose owners fail to protect it from drone attacks. Meanwhile, the UK pledged to help Ukraine manufacture missiles and signed an AI agreement for battlefield data sharing.
A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 14 people and injured over 40, damaging residential buildings, a children's hospital, and food warehouses.
Colonel Ishkulov, former commander of the 80th Air Assault Brigade, has been appointed to lead Ukraine's 11th Corps, responsible for defending Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
The ongoing battle for the cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk is increasingly seen as a pivotal point that could determine when and how Russia's invasion of Ukraine concludes.
Ukraine reported that Russia used North Korean missiles in recent attacks, causing at least 12 deaths, while Ukrainian forces claimed to have struck a Russian oil refinery in Orsk, approximately 1,500 km from the front line. President Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing for escalation by bringing in military equipment from North Korea.
Russian forces used a 'Tornado-S' multiple-launch rocket system to strike a logistics hub in Sloviansk, Donetsk region, resulting in one fatality and five injuries.
Russian forces conducted over 80 attacks on the Pokrovsk front and three other fronts, including Kostiantynivka, Sloviansk, and Huliaipole, with a total of 261 combat clashes recorded over the past day.
A suicide bombing outside a police station in Pakistan's Swat region has killed at least 14 people and injured 18 others, with the attack occurring during an anti-militant rally.
Poland has summoned the Russian ambassador to protest a Russian missile incursion into its airspace, with a Kh-101 missile found on Polish territory. Concurrently, Ukraine reported an assassination attempt on one of its military commanders, which President Zelenskyy vowed to address.
Russian invaders carried out an airstrike using a FAB-500 bomb on Sloviansk, resulting in injuries to one civilian.
Ukrainian air attacks in southern Russia have reportedly killed two people and injured 17 others, with drone strikes hitting cities like Belgorod and Rostov-on-Don. Concurrently, both Russia and Ukraine reported casualties from ongoing attacks in various regions.
Russia accused Ukraine of killing 11 civilians, including children, in a strike on a tourist camp, while Ukraine reportedly hit a Russian refinery. Both sides reported multiple casualties as intense fighting continued, particularly in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions.
A Russian airstrike targeted a residential area in Sloviansk, damaging seven buildings and injuring at least 14 people, with authorities condemning the targeting of civilians.
More than 90,000 civilians, including over 5,000 children, continue to reside in the Kramatorsk and Sloviansk urban communities within Ukraine's Donetsk region.
Russian forces continue to press along the entire line of contact. A total of 249 combat clashes were recorded over the past day, with the heaviest fighting on the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk fronts.
On July 14, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 203 combat engagements with Russian invaders, with the most intense fighting reported in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk sectors.
Ukraine has launched a series of drone attacks targeting major oil refineries in central Russia, leading to fuel shortages and prompting Russia to recruit personnel for refinery defense. These strikes come as Russia faces increased demand for gasoline and have been described as a technological humiliation for the empire.
Ukraine has reported drone attacks on Russian ships in the Azov Sea, claiming to have hit multiple vessels. This comes as Russia continues its strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Odesa, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure.
The Donetsk Oblast Military Administration has reported that 270 children, primarily in Sloviansk, remain in dangerous settlements within the mandatory evacuation zone despite ongoing efforts.
Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, including Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia, have resulted in at least 14 deaths and numerous injuries. Moscow claims to have targeted military-industrial complexes.
Ukraine has launched a major drone attack targeting a port and a large oil terminal in the St. Petersburg region of Russia, with smoke visible for kilometers. This comes amidst ongoing claims and counter-claims regarding territorial control in the Donbas region.
Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, and causing significant damage to residential buildings across several districts.
Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least eight people and wounded dozens in Ukraine, with strikes reported in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. Meanwhile, fuel shortages are spreading in Russia beyond Crimea due to Ukrainian attacks, a situation President Putin acknowledged as a crisis but not a critical one.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ordered a 40-day offensive to pressure Russia, while Russia reported massive Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow, with 28 drones reportedly shot down.
A Russian aerial bomb strike on the industrial zone of Sloviansk in Ukraine's Donetsk region has resulted in the death of one man.
Russian attacks on the Donetsk region over the past day have resulted in four deaths and 17 injuries. The strikes also caused significant damage to buildings and a shopping center in Sloviansk and Zaporizhzhia.
Ukrainian defense forces successfully repelled one of Russia’s largest assaults in the Sloviansk sector. Additionally, Ukrainian Special Forces struck a Russian base in Donetsk and 11 other enemy targets in occupied territories.
Authorities in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast have expanded the mandatory evacuation zone for families with children, ordering compulsory evacuations from specific streets in Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Bilenke, and the entirety of Pryvil.
A report from the front lines in Donbas, including Chasiv Yar, Konstantinovka, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk, details Ukraine's preparations for an anticipated Russian summer offensive after four years of war.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed damage to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant's turbine hall wall following a drone attack, while also stating that radiation levels remained normal. Ukraine denied striking the occupied plant but acknowledged hitting Russian energy targets.
The cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast have implemented a new 'Non-Standard Warning' function within the Air-Raid Warning app, providing separate alerts for incoming aerial threats.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has apprehended a Russian agent in the Donetsk region, accused of guiding Russian strikes on the town of Sloviansk.
Russia's offensive tactics are reportedly on full display in the ongoing fight for Sloviansk, showcasing the intensity and nature of the conflict in the region.
The Sloviansk territorial community in Ukraine's Donetsk region now has more than 200 water intake wells, with the number continuing to grow.
In Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, 34 children are reported to still be in the districts of Sloviansk where a mandatory evacuation of families with children is currently underway.
Russian forces attacked Sloviansk, resulting in one injury and significant damage to a historical building, as well as residential and office structures.
The town of Sloviansk in Ukraine's Donetsk region has been under a day-long attack by Russian FPV drones. The sustained assault resulted in damage to a multi-story residential building.
A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft reportedly crashed over occupied Crimea, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board, with Russia's defense ministry attributing the incident to a likely technical malfunction, as confirmed by Russian sources.
A Russian tanker carrying crude oil has arrived in Cuba, marking the first delivery in nearly three months despite a US blockade, with Moscow vowing to provide further supplies. Former President Trump stated he has 'no problem' with the Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba.
Ukraine's counter-offensive in the south is reportedly achieving successes, but the redeployment of troops is weakening defenses in the east, allowing Russian forces to make new breakthroughs towards Dobropillya and Sloviansk.
A compulsory evacuation of children has begun in Sloviansk, a key Ukrainian stronghold, as Russian forces advance, while Kyiv still awaits a 90bn euro loan despite a Hungarian veto.
Andrii Yermak, former head of the President's Office, has visited a combat unit of the 157th Mechanised Brigade in Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast, accompanied by American actor and director Sean Penn.
In the Donetsk region, the number of people wounded in an enemy air strike on Sloviansk has increased to 20, including two children.
Russian troops are increasing the use of heavy strike unmanned aerial vehicles in the Sloviansk sector.
DeepState reports that Russian forces have made advances near three settlements in the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts on the Sloviansk front.
Russian troops have increased their offensive operations near Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, though Ukrainian forces maintain that the situation in these areas remains under control.