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Wednesday, June 17
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,386,680 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,260 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
G7 leaders 'ready to consider' extending military production licenses to Ukraine, agree to increase arms deliveries
"To support and accelerate this new momentum, we agree to increase the delivery of air defence capacities, additional systems and interceptors, and long-range capabilities," the statement read.
1 killed, 7 injured as Russia launches drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia
According to Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Ivan Fedorov, Russia carried out five strikes on the city, sparking fires and damaging civilian infrastructure.
Trump says Ukraine war has 'no impact' on US, but vows to help end it
U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 16 that he would continue efforts to help end Russia's war against Ukraine, while saying the war has "no impact" on the United States.
Tuesday, June 16
Ukrainian Su-24 bomber crashes in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, killing pilots, Air Force confirms
The cause and circumstances of the crash are currently under investigation, Ukraine's Air Force said. Rescue crews and law enforcement are currently working at the site, and no civilian casualties have been reported.
Ukraine war latest: Moscow oil refinery burns in 'just response' to Russian attacks as Zelensky visits G7
Key developments on June 16: * 'Just response to Russian strikes' – Ukraine strikes major oil refinery in Moscow, Zelensky confirms * Zelensky, Trump, Macron meet at G7 summit as Ukraine pushes peace talks * Ukraine to create new drone units to bolster defenses along northern border with Russia, Belarus, Syrskyi says * Lukashenko says Belarus poses no military threat to Ukraine, apologizes to Zelensky for past remarks * Ukrainian Armor, AviaNera launch partnership on missile, drone engines
About Drone attack
Drone attacks define Russia's war against Ukraine, with both sides deploying unmanned aerial vehicles for reconnaissance and (long-range) strikes. Russia launches Iranian-designed Shahed drones in waves against Ukrainian infrastructure, while Ukraine regularly strikes Russian oil refineries and military bases. Ukraine has developed domestic drone production, including naval drones targeting Russia's Black Sea Fleet, since 2022.
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"We ask for prayers for the salvation of the shrine from destruction. Another Russian crime against humanity, against history, against Christianity," Metropolitan Epiphanius, head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, said amid Russia's attack.
