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.
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RONNI-13 fiber-optic drone approved for use by Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has officially codified and approved the domestically produced RONNI-13 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for deployment in the Armed Forces.
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.
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.
Volodymyr Ohryzko, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister, head of the Center for Russian Studies
Negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU in all clusters, in my opinion, will begin before a political decision is made
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.”
29 June 2025
Ukraine’s Presidential Office sums up this week’s defense-related international events
Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, Pavlo Palisa, reflected on the results achieved at a number of international events that took place this week in terms of Ukraine’s defense.
Ukrainian, Spanish PMs talk co-production of drones, Ukraine’s recovery, EU accession path
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal kicked off a working visit to Spain with a meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to discuss strengthening defense cooperation, including the potential for joint production of drones, as well as the issue of Ukraine's reconstruction and European integration.
Special forces ambush Russian motorcycle assault, capture invaders
Soldiers from the Shamanbat special forces unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine ambushed and eliminated a group of Russian invaders who were heading for an assault on motorcycles, and captured some of them.
Lviv mayor refutes fake news about Shahed drone falling in city
Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi refuted the fake news that a “Shahed” had allegedly crashed in the city.
Lviv hit in combined Russian attack on critical infrastructure, no injuries reported
The Russians struck critical infrastructure in Lviv with drones and missiles, but no one was injured.
Invaders shell 13 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region in past day
Over the past day, Russian troops have launched 395 strikes on 13 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, injuring one person.
Unmanned ground system “Muraha” approved for AFU use
The Ministry of Defense has codified and approved the domestic unmanned ground complex “Muraha” for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Explosions rocked Mykolaiv
Explosions were heard in Mykolaiv during an air raid alert.
Demining Coalition raises EUR 93M for Ukraine since year-start
The amount of contributions to the accounts of the Demining Capabilities Coalition of Ukraine (DMCC) in 2025 has already reached EUR 93 million.
Ombudsman’s Office receives over 260 appeals on constitutional rights violations in 2025
Since the beginning of 2025, the Office of the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights has received 266 appeals concerning possible violations of constitutional rights—exceeding the number of complaints filed with the Constitutional Court of Ukraine (CCU) during the same period.
Lithuania tells UN of pulling from landmine ban treaty
Lithuania has submitted to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres documents on the country’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which proscribes the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel mines.
28 June 2025
Private house set ablaze in Kharkiv suburbs following Russian drone attack, one injured
An enemy UAV attack sparked a fire in the suburbs of Kharkiv on June 28, with one person reportedly injured.
Ukraine’s General Staff confirm strike on Russian ammunition depots in Bryansk region
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed a strike on ammunition depots in Russia’s Bryansk region.
Russian forces attempting to advance in three operational directions in Donetsk region – Syrskyi
Russian forces are attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses and advance in three key operational directions in the Donetsk region.
Ukrainian drones attack military targets in Russia’s Bryansk - source
On June 28, attack drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) attacked military facilities in Bryansk.
Zelensky thanks Duda for support, important joint decisions
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked outgoing Polish President Andrzej Duda for all the support that Poland has provided to Ukraine over the recent years.
Zelensky: Poland’s new president to be invited to Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky assured that the newly-elected President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, will receive an invitation to visit Ukraine.
Pope meets with Ukrainian pilgrims in Vatican
Pope Leo XIV met with Ukrainian pilgrims in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Saturday, June 28, telling the delegation of Ukraine’s Greek Catholics that their faith is being put to the test.
Zelensky reveals details of Trump meeting
President Volodymyr Zelensky says during the latest meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, the main topics included the supply of Patriot systems, strengthening the sanctions regime, and economic cooperation based on the recently signed Minerals Deal.
Zelensky: Ukraine fighting for main constitutional right to life and independence
Ukraine is defending the most essential constitutional right of every nation—the inalienable right to life and independence.
Russia returns obsolete T-62 tanks to service amid equipment shortages – Ukrainian intelligence
Russia has begun returning outdated T-62 tanks to service due to a shortage of modern military equipment.
Lyceum teacher and her husband killed in Odesa drone strike
Kateryna Borsynska, a teacher at Mykhailivskyi Lyceum, and her husband Valentyn were killed in Odesa during a Russian nighttime drone strike carried out by Russian forces.
Ukraine intercepts 22 of 23 Russian attack drones since last night
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 22 of 23 drones launched by the Russians since last evening.
Herman Isayev, second in command, ASGARD Battalion
I don’t believe in negotiations. The war will restart if we stop