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The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded when his car exploded. News reports mentioned the incident on Wednesday.

Russia is recruiting young women from Latin America to assemble Geran-2 combat drones in Tatarstan. A Russian military truck is transporting these drones in Moscow.

Ukraine claims a major Russian oil refinery and airfield were hit, while Russia reports eight deaths. Russia's military states it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.

Russian activist Ilya Remeslo, who previously helped prosecute Alexei Navalny, has been detained on charges of spreading fake information about the military. He recently broke with the Kremlin, calling for Vladimir Putin to stand trial and predicting the Russian leader would be removed in handcuffs.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, leading to public protests. Fedorov was credited with convincing SpaceX to block Russian military access to Starlink and using drones to disrupt logistics but faced criticism over mobilization reforms and conflicts with generals. His removal is part of a reshuffle favoring the military establishment over technocrats.

Ukrainian forces struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region, causing explosions and fires, and targeted 10 tankers and four ferries in the Sea of Azov linked to Russian military logistics. Additional strikes were confirmed on a fuel train near Tokmak and the NOVATEK-Ust-Luga complex in the Leningrad region.

Ukrainian Defense Forces struck 21 Russian tankers, four tugboats, and two cargo ships in the Sea of Azov on July 11, targeting assets used to bypass sanctions and support military logistics.

Ukrainian drones hit a dozen Russian fuel tankers in the Sea of Azov overnight, according to Ukraine's military, as part of a campaign to disrupt fuel supplies to Russian forces and isolate Crimea.

Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing 20 people and exposing Kyiv’s shortage of U.S.-made interceptors. Ukraine’s military failed to intercept most of the 23 ballistic missiles, highlighting vulnerabilities as NATO summit discussions on defense support approach.

A former AfD lawmaker named Noah Krieger, also known as Murad Dadayev, has shared combat footage from Ukraine, hinting at joining the Russian military. He was expelled from the party after investigations revealed his ties with Chechnya’s Kadyrov regime.

Ukraine's President Zelensky and military leadership claim continued control of Kostiantynivka, rejecting Russian assertions of capture. Russian forces report securing the city and are addressing remaining resistance, while offering to exchange deceased soldiers' remains.

A $135 million superyacht linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin, equipped with anti-drone nets, is moving toward Murmansk along the Norwegian coast while escorted by Russian naval vessels. UK intelligence reports indicate Russian military installations of anti-drone cages on Kilo-class submarines in Novorossiysk following Ukrainian strikes on Russian naval infrastructure.

Ukrainian drones attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia, as part of ongoing strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. The attack caused casualties and political pressure on the Kremlin, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy framing it as targeting Russian war funding. Russian officials reported 72 drones shot down, while Putin dismissed the strikes as non-critical.

Despite severe fuel shortages in Russia due to Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries, President Vladimir Putin dismisses the impact and continues military operations in Ukraine. The attacks have reduced gasoline production, leading to rationing and lower-quality fuel, with Crimea experiencing the worst shortages.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Prosecutor General’s Office have opened a criminal case against Russian military’s Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov. Investigators allege he organized aerial strikes on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, including an attack on Kyiv that killed at least 30 people.

Gallup polling reveals 60% of Russians report worsening local conditions and 56% cite declining living standards, with trust in the military dropping to 66% from 80% in 2022. In Ukraine, support for US leadership has sharply declined, and a majority now favors negotiating an end to the war over pursuing victory.

Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that Russian military reports exaggerate battlefield advances by marking settlements as captured even after small assault groups are repelled. Ukraine claims to have a more accurate real-time understanding of the battlefield due to Moscow’s distorted command picture.

Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade runs the Killhouse Academy, an intensive drone training program for Ukrainian soldiers and foreign volunteers to master combat drone operations. The training focuses on skills like evading defenses, handling jamming, and adapting to Russian tactics, emphasizing that skilled operators can turn cheap drones into effective asymmetric weapons in warfare.

Drones struck energy infrastructure in southern Russia and occupied Crimea overnight, causing fires at the Slavyansk oil refinery and a Crimean power plant. The refinery, a key supplier of fuel for the Russian military and occupied territories, experienced fires at fuel reservoirs and a gas stabilization unit, confirmed by satellite imagery and open-source intelligence.

Ukraine's military resiliency, weapons production ingenuity, and growing military prowess are challenging Russian advances, making it impossible for Moscow to claim victory. The article highlights Ukraine's strategic advantage in an asymmetrical war by focusing on avoiding defeat rather than achieving offensive success.

Russian military recruitment has significantly declined nationwide, according to a report by independent outlet Verstka. Sources indicate recruitment targets are becoming harder to meet despite increased financial incentives.

Ukrainian forces struck a bridge over the Henichesk Strait and Russian military targets on June 20. The attacks targeted logistics routes, a Pantsir-S anti-aircraft system, and UAV command posts in multiple regions.

Ukraine's 'e-Points' system rewards soldiers for hitting strategic Russian targets, enabling units to purchase drones and military gear. The system incentivizes targeting rear-area infrastructure and logistics, shifting focus from immediate frontline threats to high-value objectives.

Russian strikes killed at least 11 people in Ukraine and ignited a fire at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO-listed Orthodox monastery. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a crime against Christian culture, while Russia claimed the site was hit by a U.S. air defense missile. Ukraine reported intercepting 50 missiles and 582 drones during the assault.

The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas confirmed reports that China's military has trained Russian troops for combat in Ukraine, prompting the bloc to assess implications and consider sanctions against Chinese entities. The EU foreign ministers agreed to take action amid rising tensions between the two sides.

Wild Hornets, a Ukrainian company, developed the Sting interceptor drone to counter Russian Shahed-type attack drones. Engineers initially prioritized speed but later reduced it to increase loitering time, enhancing combat reliability and mission readiness.

Ukrainian drone strikes targeting fuel supplies to Crimea have triggered a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula, with attacks on refineries, depots, pipelines, and tanker trucks disrupting the land corridor from Russia. The Kremlin has acknowledged the crisis, which threatens tourism during the summer season and highlights Ukraine's ability to disrupt Russian operations.

Khodorkovsky was sentenced to 10 years in prison in absentia for allegedly spreading 'war fakes' about the Russian military's actions in Ukraine. Prosecutors accused him of sharing knowingly false information on social media.

The Russian military installed a Pantsir-SMD-E missile system on the roof of a high-rise residential building in Moscow's Sokolniki district via helicopter on June 5. The system, modified to intercept miniature loitering munitions, was placed atop the 'House in Sokolniki' residential complex.

Russian troops in Ukraine are being forced to crawl through underground pipes under heavy fire, with a reported life expectancy of ten minutes at the exit. This tactic highlights the escalating brutality and danger faced by soldiers in the ongoing conflict.

Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Kyiv amid Ukrainian warnings of Russian plans to involve Belarus more in the war. The visit followed a major Russian strike on Kyiv that killed four and damaged historical sites, with further attacks threatened.

Ukrainian Hornet drones have destroyed Russian trucks, fuel tankers, and military vehicles on key southern highways to Crimea, disrupting logistics and exposing weaknesses in Russian air defenses. The attacks have prompted travel advisories, angered motorists, and complicated Russian supply lines.

Ukraine has launched a database to expose Russian recruitment of foreign fighters for the war, revealing over 28,000 foreigners signed contracts with the Russian military, with 5,149 confirmed killed. Moscow aims to recruit an additional 18,500 foreign fighters.

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, targeting critical infrastructure including a semiconductor plant, oil refinery, and fuel pumping station. Ukrainian forces also made territorial gains near Lyman and Zaporizhzhia, struck Russian naval assets in the Caspian Sea, and reduced Russian fuel production by 20%.

At least four people were killed in Kyiv following Russian airstrikes, with President Zelenskyy alleging the use of a hypersonic missile during the attacks. A trade center was among the targets, as confirmed by the provided imagery.

Ukraine is preparing for a potential significant air attack using Russian hypersonic missiles, following a directive from Russian President Vladimir Putin to military forces to ready retaliation options. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the threat, calling it 'Russian madness' on social media.

Ukrainian officials claim Russia has suffered 83,000 military deaths in 2026 and is struggling to recruit new soldiers. Independent estimates suggest Russia's economy is deteriorating as the conflict continues.

The battle for Mala Tokmachka, a Ukrainian village, has become the subject of internet memes despite repeated Russian claims of capturing it. Russia's declarations of success in controlling the village have failed to materialize, but have instead generated significant online mockery and meme culture.

Russia's latest attempt to test launch its hypersonic Satan-2 missile has reportedly failed. The failure is a setback for Russia's military ambitions. The Satan-2 missile is a key component of Russia's nuclear deterrent

Vladimir Putin is being mocked on social media for his paranoia over a potential drone attack during a military parade, which led to the disruption of mobile internet connections in Moscow. The incident has sparked hilarious memes and reactions online. Putin's concerns about security have been ridiculed by many.