Defense Express: Russia’s new Kh-69 cruise missiles, “more severe than Kinzhal,” used in Trypilska power plant strike
Though its warhead is smaller and it is subsonic, the Kh-69 can be stealthily launched from small tactical jets
Ukraine launches criminal probe into “weaponized draft” against SBU whistleblower
A public uproar and a statement by a media watchdog group appears to have given fruit
Zelenskyy: Ukraine has no ammunition for offensive, only defense, builds fortifications
In some areas, 92-98% of the work of building three tiers of fortifications has been completed, according to the Ukrainian president.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine needs 25 Patriot systems for full air defense protection
He said it could seem like a big amount, but Ukraine is a big country
Source: one bomber destroyed, two damaged by Ukrainian drone attack at Engels base
Earlier, intelligence sources told Ukrainian media that three Tu-95MS aircraft were damaged at the major Russian bomber base
Hundreds of small power plants: Ukrenergo reveals strategy to protect against Russian strikes
Decentralization of electricity production throughout Ukraine seen as only way to protect the energy system from the severe consequences of Russian attacks
Russia pounds Kharkiv with improved gliding bombs, hits Odesa with ballistic missile
Ukraine is challenged to intercept both kinds of Russian aerial threats
Draft summons used as “punishment” for Ukrainian journalist exposing SBU official’s luxury real estate
A whistleblower from Slidstvo.info had apparently faced an act of retribution from Ukraine's Security Service for exposing the corruption of one of its chiefs
Theologian: Russian Church goes full Nazi with “holy war” on Ukraine
Patriarch Kirill's "decree" blessing Russia's Ukraine invasion brims with "sacred mission" rhetoric from the times of Nazi aggression – yet church leaders worldwide remain deafeningly silent, says Cyril Hovorun
Ukraine leaves NATO birthday party with promises of air defense, but not membership
Germany will initiate the search for Patriot air defense systems, but the promise of a NATO membership this summer is still vague
Polish President calls for NATO contribution increase to Cold War levels
Andrzej Duda is advocating for a substantial increase in NATO's contribution from 2 to 3% of GDP
Ukrainian drone strikes cripple over 10% of Russia’s oil refining capacity, NATO official says
Russia's increased gasoline imports from Belarus and export ban highlight the impact of Ukrainian drone strikes on its oil refining infrastructure
Reuters: US sanctions force Lukoil refinery to cut production by 40%
Russian oil refineries are reeling under Ukrainian drone strikes and sanctions limiting access to repairs
Reuters: Russia’s gas ambitions hit snag as sanctions force Arctic LNG 2 to suspend operations
The main problem is a shortage of specialized LNG tankers: only three have been built, and South Korea withdrew from building more under US sanctions