Russo-Ukrainian war, day 633: Russia attacks Ukraine with drones amid clashes in three hotspots
Ukraine has also deployed 2,000 domestically manufactured drones to reinforce defenses on the most critical fronts of the war with Russia.
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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 632: Ukraine forces secured several bridgeheads in Kherson Oblast
Ukrainian Marines officially report successful operations against Russian forces, securing bridgeheads on the Dnipro River’s left bank in the Kherson sector. According to Ukraine's navy, 15 Russian warships have been destroyed and 12 more damaged since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 631: Evidence by human rights defenders shows Russia planned to starve Ukrainian population before 2022 invasion
Evidence suggests the Kremlin planned to starve Ukrainians even before its 2022 invasion, constituting a potential new war crime.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 630: Ukraine seeks “informational silence” amid fighting for Kherson
As fierce combat continues in Russian-occupied areas of southern Ukraine's Kherson region, Kyiv has requested an “informational silence” to conceal its military moves. Ukraine aims to maintain secrecy surrounding its ongoing counteroffensive efforts to liberate Kherson, hoping for major successes to report later.
Russo-Ukrainian war, Day 629: Heavy losses in Avdiivka signal strategic setback for Russia; battles rage as Russia renews Donbas offensive
President Zelenskyy said Russian casualties around Avdiivka significantly exceed those around Bakhmut, potentially undermining Moscow's position. Meanwhile, intense fighting continues across Donbas, with Russia attacking in seven directions and 80 clashes reported.
Russo-Ukrainian war, Day 628: Germany, US expand air defense support for Ukraine; F-16 training hub opens in Romania
A new training hub opens in Romania for Ukrainian pilots to learn to fly F-16s. Germany will send two additional IRIS-T anti-air systems, while the US has reportedly purchased 60 Gepard anti-aircraft tanks from Jordan to provide to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian shelling of Kherson killed two civilians and wounded at least 12, including a two-month-old baby.
Russo-Ukrainian war, Day 627: Russia launches new offensive at Bakhmut, boosts infantry assaults on Avdiivka
Russia has launched a new offensive near Bakhmut, is increasing attacks on Avdiivka with high casualties, relying more on infantry tactics due to equipment losses. North Korea supplies various ammunition to Russia. Explosions in occupied Melitopol killed two Russian officers. The US has sanctioned the key Russian LNG project Arctic LNG 2.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 626: Ukraine intercepts missile, downs drones amid Russian attacks
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted a missile targeting Kyiv and shot down over half of the drones Russia used in nighttime attacks across the country. The attacks came as Ukraine struggles to keep pace with Russian military spending, even after devoting most of its budget to defense.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 625: Ukraine destroys two Russian warships in Crimea
Ukrainian forces struck two landing ships of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in a nighttime maritime drone attack.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 624: Ukraine makes battlefield gains despite Russian attacks
Ukraine continues to make progress on the battlefield, establishing new footholds despite Russian missile strikes. Hungary opposes EU membership talks with Ukraine, complicating diplomatic efforts. Crimean Tatar prisoner needs urgent medical care as human rights abuses continue under Russian occupation.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 623: Railway sabotage in Russia challenges military logistics
Persistent railway sabotage by activists inside Russia is posing a challenge to military logistics, as per British intelligence. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims to have assassinated a Russian-installed official in occupied Luhansk.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 622: Ukraine hits Russian forces in occupied Donetsk; US Senate Democrats block split aid package for Ukraine and Israel
Ukraine likely hit a Russian drone operator training facility in occupied Donetsk. Ukrainian forces continue counteroffensives near Donetsk's Bakhmut and in western Zaporizhia Oblast. US Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-led bill aimed at providing emergency aid to Israel without allocating funds for Ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 621: Ukraine mass produces 1,000 km range drones; Russian air attacks target Odesa
Ukraine is mass producing long-range "kamikaze" drones capable of striking targets up to 1,000 km away, a top defense official revealed. Russia attacked Odesa, damaging a museum, a storage facility, and injuring eight people.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 620: Northern lights shimmer across Ukraine, the country makes “excellent progress” toward EU
Stunning northern lights have been spotted across Ukraine in an extremely rare occurrence that provided a moment of beauty amid the horrors of war. The uplifting moment comes as Ukraine seeks more air defenses to counter Russian strikes targeting civilian sites and the frontline. Ukraine's president is also shifting military strategy to try to regain momentum.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 619: Zelenskyy dismisses claims of stalemate, Russia loses 200 vehicles in Avdiivka
Explosions rocked Russian-occupied Crimea on Saturday as Ukraine received new Western weapons, including precision rocket launchers from Sweden. Reports have emerged that U.S. and E.U. officials are worried about waning public support and have talked to Ukraine about possible peace negotiations with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed claims of a stalemate.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 618: Russian mil HQ hit in Kherson Oblast; Ukraine “drone army” UAVs responsible for 35% of Russia tank losses
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy appoints Colonel Serhii Lupanchuk as Special Operations Forces chief. "Army of Drones" UAVs destroy Russian tanks. Netherlands provides $530 million military aid. Russo-Ukrainian war remains stalemated. Moldova excludes pro-Russian party from local elections.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 617: Russians regroup near Avdiivka for another assault; Germany provides new military aid package
Russian military regrouping near Donetsk’s Avdiivka, possibly preparing for a new wave of infantry-led assaults in the area.…
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 616: Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief reveals strategy to win war as North Korea sends one million shells to Russia
General Valerii Zaluzhnyi told the Economist what Ukraine's Army needs to defeat Russia, while North Korea began to secretly aid Russia's war against Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 615: Spain and Belgium buy more Russian gas despite war
Spain and Belgium boosted purchases of Russian natural gas by up to 50% despite the invasion of Ukraine, where most citizens want to delay elections until after the war.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 614: Russian forces murder nine family members, including two children, in occupied Volnovakha
Russian soldiers murdered nine family members, including children aged five and nine, after they refused to vacate their house for use by the Russian army. The situation on the eastern front “remains difficult,” with Russian troops attacking Ukrainian positions daily.