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Tuesday, June 9
At least 10 killed, over 100 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Russian forces launched two Kh-59/69 cruise missiles and 168 drones, 146 of which were intercepted, overnight on June 9, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,376, 320 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,370 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Russian drone, missile strikes kill 3, injure 18 in Kharkiv Oblast
"As of now, 11 drone strikes on (Kharkiv) have been confirmed, with two drones crashing without detonating," Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said.
Security Council officials condemn attacks on civilians at emergency UN session
The United Nations Security Council convened on June 8 to discuss Russia's recent large-scale attacks on Ukraine, as U.N. officials warned that civilian casualties and destruction have reached some of the highest levels seen in the war in recent months.
Zelensky discusses Moscow's intentions, peace efforts in 'positive' call with US envoys
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a "very positive" phone call with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on June 8.
Monday, June 8
France, Germany end joint fighter jet development project amid reported industry dispute
France and Germany have decided to abandon the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet program, according to multiple media reports citing French and German government sources.
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