Russians using kamikaze drones most heavily in southern direction – Defense Forces
Russian forces are deploying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)—including kamikaze drones—with particularly high intensity along the southern front.
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Ukrainian air defense neutralizes 4,750 enemy targets in June — Air Force
In June 2025, Ukraine’s Air Defense Forces destroyed a total of 4,750 enemy aerial targets.
Su-27 fighter jet crashes in Russia - Russian media
On Tuesday, July 1, a Su-27 military aircraft crashed in the Nyzhniy Novgorod region of the Russian Federation.
Over 100 homes damaged in overnight drone attack on Zaporizhzhia
More than 100 residential buildings were damaged in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia following a nighttime drone strike by Russian forces.
Russia attacks Dnipropetrovsk region with Iskander-M missiles, casualties reported
Russian forces have struck the village of Huliaipole in Kamianske district of Dnipropetrovsk region with what are believed to be two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, according to preliminary reports.
Russian shelling of Kostiantynivka injures three civilians, damages homes, infrastructure
On July 1, Russian troops shelled residential areas of Kostiantynivka located in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, injuring three civilians.
Ukrainian defense intelligence disrupts Russian logistics in TOT Zaporizhzhia region
The Defense Intelligences of Ukraine (DIU) announced another successful operation that disrupted Russian logistics on the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region.
SSU confirms precision strike on Russian military plant in Izhevsk
Drones operated by Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) struck the Kupol plant in Izhevsk, a key Russian military manufacturer of Tor and Osa air defense systems, as well as drones for the Russian army.
Russian attack on Stepnohirsk community injures two energy workers, damages power lines
Russian forces attacked Stepnohirsk community near Zaporizhzhia, injuring utility workers and leaving parts of the area without electricity or communication.
Ukrainian border guards strike Russian drone hub, bunkers in Kursk region
Combat drone operators from the Prime unit of the 5th Border Detachment of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service have struck Russian positions in the Kursk sector, destroying key enemy assets and personnel.
Nighttime explosions in Crimea suggest hits on Russian air defenses
Explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Crimea overnight on July 1st, possibly targeting S-300/S-400 air defense systems and radar stations on the Kerch Peninsula.
Russians attacked community in Zaporizhzhia, two wounded
The Russian army attacked the Polohivsky district of the Zaporizhzhia region. Two people were wounded.
Air defense forces destroyed 47 out of 52 Russian drones
Since the evening of June 30, air defense forces have destroyed 47 of 52 Russian drones.
Russians strike industrial enterprise in Zaporizhzhia with four Shaheds at night
At night, the enemy attacked the Shevchenkivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, launching four Shahed drones at an industrial enterprise.
Russians shell Sumy region over 70 times in 24 hours, two wounded
Russian troops carried out more than 70 shelling attacks on 28 settlements in 24 hours, resulting in two people being wounded.
Russian troops shell three Kharkiv settlements in 24 hours, injure two women
Over the past day, three settlements in the Kharkiv region were hit by Russian strikes, leaving two people injured.
146 combat engagements on front line in one day, mostly in Pokrovsk direction
On the front line over the past day, June 30, 146 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded, with the most fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk direction.
Russian shelling wounds three civilians in Donetsk region in past day
On June 30, Russian forces wounded three civilians in the Donetsk region.
Russian army loses another 970 troops in war against Ukraine
As of July 1, 2025, the estimated total combat losses of Russian forces in the full-scale war against Ukraine have reached nearly 1,020,980 personnel, including 970 killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Russian drone attacks ignite fires on farms in Dnipropetrovsk region
Overnight, Russian drone strikes targeted the Synelnykove district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, hitting farms in the Pokrovsk and Velyka Mykhailivka communities and sparking fires.
Ukrainian border guards thwart Russian assault, destroy armored vehicle in Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the Steel Frontier Brigade of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service successfully repelled a Russian assault and destroyed an armored vehicle.
Russian drone strikes spark fire at enterprise, damage homes in Zaporizhzhia and district
Russian drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding district caused a fire at an industrial facility and damaged residential homes and vehicles.
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Russia preparing new operations, Europe needs new security architecture
Russia is preparing for new operations on EU territory, so a new effective security architecture for Europe needs to be created.
Enemy shelling damages agricultural enterprise equipment in Zaporizhzhia
As a result of enemy shelling in the Zaporizhzhia region, the premises of an agricultural enterprise were partially destroyed and special equipment was damaged.
Zelensky on Sumy sector: Defense Forces fully accomplished objectives assigned a week ago
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with military leadership and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to assess the situation in key operational areas, including the Pokrovsk and Sumy sectors.
Russian forces strike two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, drones, and glide bombs
Russian troops launched a series of attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region, targeting the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts with artillery, drones, and guided aerial bombs.
War update: 72 clashes on frontline since morning, fighting ongoing in three sectors
Since the beginning of the day, as many as 72 combat clashes have taken place between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders, with ongoing battles on three frontline directions, the heaviest fighting occurring near Pokrovsk.
Ukrainian Defense Forces preparing counteroffensive actions in Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector – General Staff
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector of the front, Ukrainian Defense Forces have halted the advance of Russian troops and are preparing for counteroffensive actions.
No Russian breakthrough in Dnipropetrovsk region, intense fighting ongoing
Heavy fighting is ongoing near the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk region, but there has been no breakthrough by Russian forces.