Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1230: Ukraine expands its drone manufacturing capabilities tenfold in just one year

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One Ukrainian drone keeps smashing Russia's top war factories—so Germanys paying for 500 more. Hundreds more long-range Furious drones are coming, funded by Berlin.

Military

Russia floods Ukraine with 1,270 drones and nearly 1,000 bombs in a week—"We need air defense now," Zelenskyy says. Many civilians have been hurt in Ukraine, while Russia also started to target military draft offices. Armenia denies Russian troop surge. Ukraine reveals orders proving buildup. Ukraine's military intelligence made public a Russian general's directive contradicting Armenia's denial of new deployments. Ukraine hits backbone of Russian ammo supply chain—defense-linked plant rocked by explosions near Moscow. Residents of Krasnozavodsk reported multiple loud blasts after Ukrainian drones reportedly reached the site. Drone flames in Kharkiv, missile blasts in Chuhuiv, shell in Kherson—Russia kills 13, injures 67. Explosive strikes hit cities and villages alike, with 3 children wounded in Kharkiv alone.

Intelligence and technology

Ukraine's drone production soars, creating sky army ten times bigger in just one year. Rapid growth demands stronger intellectual property laws and long-term contracts, say experts. Canadian Roshel armored vehicle withstands direct FPV drone hit, saves entire Ukrainian special forces team. The National Guard calls it a reminder of what Ukrainian troops survive every day.

International

UK arms Ukraine against chemical weapons as Russia revives World War I tactics on eastern front. London contributes £400,000 to help Ukraine resist banned chemical attacks on the battlefield.

Humanitarian and social impact

Ukrainian soldier dies weeks after release from Russian captivity with his organs failing due to torture. He met his grandchildren. He hoped to live. Ukraine's Defense Intelligence: Russia loots ancient treasures from Crimea's UNESCO heritage site. Over 110 priceless artifacts have been stolen from Ukraine's archaeological grounds since 2014 by Russia.

Political and legal developments

Thousands of flights disrupted in Russia after Ukrainian strike—hours later, Putin's fired transport chief is found dead. By 7 June, nearly 2,000 flights have been delayed, over 500 have been canceled. Russian FM calls for Moscow–Budapest alliance, potentially setting stage for destabilization of Ukraine's Zakarpattia Oblast. Lavrov signals possible joint action as Kremlin rhetoric returns to its 2014 invasion script. Russia's war effort now runs on crypto-mobilization and censored death stats. Rosstat disappears mortality data just as Putin calls for more volunteers to defend "values." Read our earlier daily review here.