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.
War
30 June 2025
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.
Russian troops used Chernika drone for first time to strike Kharkiv
Last week, the Russian army used a Chernika drone for the first time to strike Kharkiv.
Specialized water‑utility equipment damaged in Odesa by drone attack
In Odesa, the Russian “Shahed” attacked auto repair shops and a storage facility for special equipment belonging to the Infoksvodokanal company, damaging several dozen vehicles.
Russian Pantsir‑S1 air defense system spotted in Kerch
A Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system was spotted in the city of Kerch in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russian drone strike hits near recruitment center in Kryvyi Rih
A Russian drone strike targeted the vicinity of a district recruitment and social support center in Kryvyi Rih on Monday, June 30.
Russian troops destroy factory and warehouses in Derhachi, Kharkiv region
As a result of a massive Russian attack in Derhachi, Kharkiv region, a factory and its warehouses, where food products were stored, were destroyed.
Ukrainian intelligence releases archival footage of raids behind Russian lines in Kupiansk sector
Soldiers from the “Brotherhood” unit of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence carried out swift and effective raids into Russian rear positions during the spring campaign in the Kupiansk sector.
Three civilians injured in Kryvyi Rih following Russian drone attack
Russian invading forces launched a drone attack at Kryvyi Rih, injuring three people.
Over 15 trucks full of Chechen fighters arrive in Mariupol
More than 15 military trucks carrying Chechen fighters have arrived in Russian-occupied Mariupol, with plans to redeploy them to Zaporizhzhia region.
Russians shell village in Mykolaiv region leaving one person dead, one injured
On Monday morning, Russian forces shelled the village of Dmytrivka, part of Kutsurub community in Mykolaiv region, killing a man and injuring a woman. Buildings were also damaged in the attack.
Civilian killed as Russians shell Komyshany in Kherson region
A 47-year-old man was killed as a result of a morning artillery strike on the town of Komyshany in Kherson region; criminal proceedings have been initiated.
Russian strikes in Kharkiv region leave two persons killed, eight injured
On Sunday, June 29, six populated areas in Kharkiv region came under Russian attack, resulting in two deaths and eight injuries.
Ukraine’s air defenses intercept 74 of 107 Russian drones
Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 74 out of 107 drones used by Russian to attack Ukraine.
War update: 137 clashes on frontline on Sunday; Pokrovsk, Lyman sectors hottest spots
On Sunday, June 29, there were 137 combat clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline.
No Russian warships off Crimea coast Monday morning
Black Sea and Sea of Azov waters are currently clear of Russian naval vessels.
Russia’s casualty toll in Ukraine war up to 1,070
Total combat casualties suffered by Russian troops from February 24, 2022 to June 30, 2025 in the war against Ukraine amount to an estimated 1,020,010, including 1,070 killed or wounded in action over the past 24 hours.
In occupied Kherson region, population ignores Russia’s events - resistance movement
In the territory of Ukraine’s Kherson region temporarily held by Russia, local residents are sabotaging the events organized by the occupation administration.
In occupied Melitopol, invaders deploy another propaganda center
In Melitopol, Russian invaders have opened a new propaganda center - a studio for "bloggers", financed from the local budget as part of a large-scale media influence program covering the occupied territories.
Russian drones attack Kharkiv region, causing casualties, fires
Russian drones targeted Ukraine’s Kharkiv region again, inflicting damage and fires in three areas, as well as casualties.
Paratroopers capture Russian soldier recruited in detention facility
Ukrainian paratroopers have captured a Russian military serviceman recruited for war against Ukraine while under a criminal investigation.
ATESH: St. Petersburg cadets forced into “training” in Ukraine war
Cadets from the Military Institute of Communications in St. Petersburg, Russia, are being forcibly sent to war in Ukraine under the guise of “training practice.”
Russian shelling sparks fire at gymnasium in Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces launched multiple attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region on June 29, resulting in damage to civilian infrastructure, including a fire at a local gymnasium in the Synelnykove district.
Russia plans to establish logistics hubs in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine - CCD
Under the directive of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Russian government has been tasked with submitting proposals for the use of temporarily occupied territories in Ukraine, including plans to establish transport and logistics centers.