War update: 171 combat clashes on front lines in Ukraine
As many as 171 combat engagements were recorded between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops on July 1, with the most intense fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
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Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine rises by 1,110 over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,022,090 military casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and July 2, 2025, with 1,110 personnel killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Over 100 Crimean residents killed fighting against Ukraine in past two months – journalists
Over the past two months, journalists from Crimea.Realities have identified 106 new obituaries of residents from the Russian-occupied peninsula who died fighting against Ukraine on the side of the Russian Federation.
Ukraine develops mobile broadcasting station for liberated territories
Specialists from the Innovation and Information Center, a company relocated from Luhansk, have developed a unique piece of equipment designed to provide Ukrainian television and radio broadcasting in wartime conditions.
Ukrainian forces strike oil refinery in Russia's Saratov region – General Staff
On July 1, Ukraine's Defense Forces carried out a strike on the Saratovorgsintez oil refinery, which supplies fuel to Russian military units.
One killed in Russian drone strikes on agricultural enterprises in Kharkiv region
An enemy drone attack on an agricultural enterprise in the Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, has left one person dead and one more injured.
Ukraine, World Bank discuss joint projects
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga have discussed joint projects.
Ukraine launches unified platform to search for missing persons in war
A unified information platform on persons missing under special circumstances was presented in Kyiv.
Kyiv’s June temperatures fall slightly below seasonal norm
The average air temperature in the city of Kyiv during June was 19.1°C, which is 0.4°C below the long-term climatic norm.
01 July 2025
Russia hands DPRK air defense systems, drone tech – Ukraine’s defense intel chief
The first batch of Russian Pantsir-S1 launchers, as well as technologies and equipment for the production of attack drones, have already been spotted in North Korea.
Zelensky: sanctions “truly painful” for Russia
Ukraine has clear evidence, verified by partners, that sanctions are truly painful for Russia.
Russians execute another Ukrainian POW: Ombudsman appeals to UN, ICRC
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, has filed appeals with the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross regarding the brutal murder by Russians of an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner of war.
Ukraine hits Russian army’s command post in occupied Donetsk region
On June 30, Ukraine’s Defense Forces delivered a high-precision strike targeting a command post of the 8th combined arms army in the temporarily occupied area of Donetsk region.
Macron, Putin hold first phone call since 2022
On July 1, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin — their first direct conversation in nearly three years.
Ukraine, 'Ramstein' partners launch joint weapons production program
A new joint weapons production program with international partners is now being launched in Ukraine and in Ramstein-format partner countries.
Commander of Ukraine’s 110th Brigade killed in action
Colonel Serhii Zakharevych, Commander of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after General-Khorunzhyi Marko Bezruchko, was killed in action while defending Ukraine from Russian invaders.
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.
Ukraine’s budget declaration projects UAH 1.8 trillion for defense in 2026
According to the baseline scenario outlined in Ukraine’s 2026–2028 Budget Declaration, state expenditures on security and defense are projected to reach UAH 1.817 trillion in 2026.
Nawrocki plans to meet Zelensky, voices reservations on Ukraine’s NATO and EU membership
Newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as part of a “series of meetings,” but he continues to have reservations about Ukraine's membership in NATO and the EU.
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.
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.
Danish businesses believe in Ukraine – ambassador
Danish companies continue to develop and invest in their businesses operating in Ukraine despite the ongoing war.
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.
Ukraine contributes a lot to European security - ambassador
Security cooperation between Denmark and Ukraine is not a “one-way street,” as Ukraine’s wartime experience offers valuable lessons for its international partners, while its upcoming accession to the EU is a great opportunity for Europe.
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.
Resolution calling for return of abducted Ukrainian children introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
Congressmen Gregory Meeks and Michael McCaul have introduced a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives condemning Russia’s abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children and calling for their immediate return.
German foreign minister hands over aid to Ukrainian Interior Ministry units
During his official visit to Ukraine, newly appointed German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko and delivered a new aid package to units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
30 June 2025
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.
President discusses heating‑season prep with Energy Ministry and Naftogaz leaders
During a meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed preparations for the new heating season with Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko and Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretsky.