WSJ: Russia seeks to make life in Kharkiv impossible
According to the Wall Street Journal, Moscow appears to be planning a brutal war of attrition to wipe out Kharkiv's population, making life in the city untenable.
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Russia launched 1,000 strikes against Ukraine in the past week
"Total disregard for human life and constant terror is what Russia is trying to spread," Zelenskyy said.
75-year-old woman becomes 9th victim of Russian strike in Kharkiv on 31 May
According to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, the city requires at least two batteries of Patriot missile defense systems.
UK Intelligence: Number of Russian losses in May 2024 is highest reported since start of war
British Intelligence suggests that most Russian forces receive limited training, hindering their ability to conduct complex operations, resulting in high-cost attacks from multiple positions.
The Guardian: Zelenskyy pushes for use of long-range systems within Russia amid uncertainty from partners
His comments followed the Biden administration's decision to ease its restrictions on the use of US-supplied HIMARS artillery near Kharkiv while still prohibiting the use of long-range ATACMS systems.
Prominent Ukrainian combat medic Iryna Tsybukh killed on Kharkiv front. Here’s her farewell letter
She was killed a few days before her 26th birthday.
ISW: Russian forces prepare for second phase of offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, reinforcements arriving
Russian military is transferring additional regiments and brigades to northern Kharkiv Oblast, Ukrainian officials report, suggesting preparations for the next phase of offensive operations in the oblast.
Russia’s “double-tap” missile attack targets Kharkiv, killing five, injuring at least 25
Last night's Russian double-tap missile attack on Kharkiv City targeted residential neighborhoods, killing at least five and injuring 25.
FT: US, Ukraine to sign security pact ahead of Global Peace Summit in Switzerland
The deal, expected to be the most significant among Ukraine's agreements with NATO countries, will outline long-term support, including military training, intelligence sharing, and economic assistance. It will be signed ahead of the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on 15-16 June.
Frontline battles continue: Ukrainian forces repel Russian advances
On the Kramatorsk front, Ukrainian forces are engaged in a battle near Andriivka village, with Russians attempting to breach defenses eight times. Despite this, Ukrainian control remains firm.
Tragic toll: Kharkiv’s losses revealed as hypermarket victims identified
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko declared the conclusion of search operations at the Kharkiv hypermarket deliberately attacked by Russian aerial bombs.
Russia to raise taxes on wealthy persons and companies to fund Ukraine war
The Russian Finance Ministry has proposed significant tax hikes on corporations and wealthy individuals to raise approximately 2.6 trillion rubles annually, aiming to mitigate the fiscal deficit caused by the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian intelligence says Moscow recruits mercenaries from Central Africa for war against Ukraine
Financial rewards and other benefits are being used to lure fighters from Rwanda, Burundi, and other countries.
Police identifies body of 8-year-old boy’s father, earlier reported missing after Russian strike
On 25 May, Russians attacked the construction hypermarket Epicenter in Kharkiv, killing 18 people, including Oleksandr, a 38-year-old employee of the hypermarket, whose son took a DNA test to identify his father's body.
Battles rage on: Ukraine destroys 21 Russian tanks, 48 artillery systems and eliminates 1,500 occupiers over 24 hours
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Army has reported that in the past 24 hours, 115 combat engagements…
ISW: Russia amassing more troops near Ukraine border north of Kharkiv Oblast
Reports indicate Russia concentrating troops in western Belgorod near Ukraine border, likely for offensive operations to expand presence in northeastern Ukraine.
Russia loses 244 soldiers, tank, three armored personnel carriers in battles with Ukrainian military on Kharkiv front
The most intense fightings are on the Kupiansk and Pokrovsk fronts. Ukrainian troops are taking measures to hold their positions and destroy the enemy's offensive potential.
Update: Kharkiv hypermarket death toll rises to 16, among them a child
The death toll from the Russian attack on the Epicenter construction hypermarket in Kharkiv on Saturday has risen to 16, among them a 12-year-old girl.
British intelligence: Russia has not achieved Putin’s goals in Kharkiv Oblast
Russian troops have failed to achieve Vladimir Putin's stated goal of creating a "buffer zone" to the north of Kharkiv.
ISW: hasty start and limited manpower hinder Russian progress in Kharkiv offensive
Russian forces likely launched their Kharkiv offensive prematurely, using an understrength force, in an attempt to establish a foothold before the arrival of resumed US military aid to Ukraine, which was approved in April after 6-months delays.
