Russia launches missile barrage at Ukraine overnight Saturday
In the early hours of Saturday six Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers launched multiple missiles targeting various regions of Ukraine.
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01 June 2024
Warsaw says it may train military unit composed of Ukrainians residing in Poland
Poland plans to train a military unit composed of Ukrainian men residing in Poland who are subject to conscription into the Ukrainian army.
31 May 2024
At least two injured as Russian army attacks Odesa with ballistic missile
On Friday evening, the Russian military attacked Odesa with a ballistic missile likely equipped with a cluster munition warhead.
Lubinets: One third of those released from Russian captivity today are wounded
International conventions clearly define the priorities for the exchange of prisoners of war, but Russia does not comply with them.
General Staff: 11 combat engagements taking place in Pokrovsk sector
The number of combat engagements on the front lines has reached 70 since the beginning of the day. Pokrovsk remains the hottest sector.
Russian invasion forces see little success in key axes - Estonian intelligence
Russia has not relaxed its offensive efforts in Ukraine and is trying to maintain the initiative until the window of opportunity closes again, but its forces “have not found much success” in recent weeks.
Ukraine’s ground forces down 218 Russian recon, attack drones in May
Air defense units of Ukraine’s Ground Forces in May took down 218 Russian reconnaissance and one-way attack drones.
Lithuania’s top diplomat comments on whether Ukraine can hit targets inside Belarus
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis, commenting on whether Ukraine can hit targets in Belarus, said that, if Russia moves military assets to another location, then "the choice of targets should also be moved."
Volunteer from the Netherlands killed in action in Ukraine
Another Dutchman who volunteered to join the Ukrainian Defense Forces was killed on the battlefield.
Ukraine's ability to hit targets on Russian soil in line with int’l law - EU spox
The European Union does not comment on NATO's decisions or statements, and at the same time shares the conviction that Ukraine, as a victim of Russian aggression, has a legitimate right to self-defense, including to hit military targets on the territory of the aggressor state.
Germany contributing another Patriot system to Ukraine
Germany will transfer another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to strengthen the country's air defense against Russian aggression.
Blinken confirms permission for Ukraine to use American weapons in Russia
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has officially confirmed that President Joe Biden has given Ukraine permission to strike military targets inside Russia with American weapons.
Death toll from overnight missile attack on Kharkiv rises to six
The number of those killed in a Russian missile attack on Kharkiv in the early morning hours of May 31 has increased to six, and 25 people were injured in the strikes.
SBU shows exclusive footage of release of 75 Ukrainians from captivity
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released an exclusive video of today's release of 75 Ukrainians from Russian captivity.
Russia’s combat losses in May largest since war-start - British intelligence
In May, the average daily personnel casualties suffered by Russia were the highest since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
SBU drones “shut down” Russia’s valuable radar in Crimea - source
Overnight Thursday, May 30, the Russians lost their Nebo-SVU long-range radar detection system worth nearly $100 million.
General Staff confirms strikes on oil terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar region with Neptune missiles
The Ukrainian Navy used Neptune missiles to strike a ferry crossing and an oil terminal at the Kavkaz port in Russia’s Krasnodar region.
Ukraine has right to use weapons against military targets in Russia – Stoltenberg
Several NATO allies have not imposed any restrictions on Ukraine's use of weapons for self-defense against legitimate military targets in Russia and expect that this is done according to international law.
Five killed, 25 injured in missile attack on Kharkiv
The death toll from nighttime missile attacks on Kharkiv has risen to five.
US gives Ukraine permission to strike targets in Russia, but it is unclear how far - ISW
According to US media reports, the Biden administration has given Ukraine limited permission to strike targets inside Russia. However, it is unclear how far this permission will extend.
Russian forces attack Kharkiv with five anti-aircraft missiles at night - General Staff
The Russian army launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russia’s Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.
General Staff: 127 combat engagements on front lines in past day
Over the past day, Russia launched 3 missile strikes and 64 air strikes on the positions of the Armed Forces and Ukrainian cities and towns.
Death toll from Russian attack on Kharkiv rises to four
Four people have been killed and 25 injured in an overnight Russian missile attack on Kharkiv.
Ukrainian air defense downs four Shahed drones, Iskander-K cruise missile
Ukraine's air defense units intercepted four Russian Shahed attack drones and an Iskander-K cruise missile on Friday, May 31.
Russian strike on Kyiv damages service station, six cars
A Russian missile strike on Kyiv has damaged a service station and six cars.
Russia's combat losses in Ukraine rise to 507,650
Russia's overall combat losses in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and May 31, 2024 amounted to about 507,650, including 1,390 soldiers killed or wounded in action in the past 24 hours.
Explosions ring out in Crimea, fire breaks out at Port Kavkaz
A series of explosions rang out in temporarily occupied Crimea overnight.
Biden secretly gave Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia with U.S. weapons - Politico
The Biden administration has quietly given Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia -- solely near the area of Kharkiv -- using U.S.-provided weapons, a major reversal that will help Ukraine to better defend its second-largest city.
Three killed, 23 injured in missile strike on Kharkiv
The Russian army launched a missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv in the early morning hours of Friday, killing three people and injuring 23 others.
Missile attack on Kyiv: All targets shot down
The enemy launched a missile attack on Kyiv during the air raid alert in Ukraine, with air defenses intercepting all targets.