General Staff: Russia has lost 993,910 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,160 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
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Russian weapons plant hit by drones in Tambov Oblast, media reports attacks across country
The JSC Progress Plant in the city of Michurinsk, which produces aviation and missile control systems, came under fire on June 6. Attacks were also reported in Russia's Saratov, Moscow, Tula, Belgorod, and Kaluga oblasts.
Russia's Engels oil refinery ablaze after reported drone attack in Saratov Oblast
Governor Roman Busargin claimed that a fire broke out at an unspecified "industrial enterprise" in Engels, as locals shared footage of an oil depot in flames. The Kristal Plant refinery supplies fuel to the Engels-2 military airfield.
UPDATE: Russia hits Ukraine with large-scale attack days after Operation Spiderweb
The attack killed three first responders in Kyiv and injured civilians across the country, including cities far from the front lines in western Ukraine.
'Sometimes you’re better off letting them fight,’ Trump says on Russia-Ukraine war
President Donald Trump likened the war between Russia and Ukraine to a fight between two children in a park, suggesting it might be better to let them clash for a while before stepping in, given the depth of animosity between them.
Russia bombs central Kherson, partially destroys regional administration building
Russian forces launched high-explosive bombs at the center of Ukraine's southern city of Kherson on June 5, hitting and partially destroying the Regional State Administration building and damaging several surrounding structures.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes Russian missile base in Bryansk Oblast, damages Iskander launchers; Trump dismisses timeline to impose Russian sanctions
Key developments on June 5: * Ukraine strikes Russian missile base in Bryansk Oblast, damages Iskander launchers, Ukrainian military says * 'Deadline is in my brain' — Trump dismisses timeline to impose Russian sanctions * 'Not destroyed but damaged' — Russia claims it will repair bombers struck in Operation Spiderweb * Trump privately praises Ukraine's drone
Russia's response to Operation Spiderweb is likely 'not going to be pretty,' Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump warned on June 5 that Russia's response to Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb is likely "not going to be pretty," following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin the day prior.
'Deadline is in my brain' — Trump dismisses timeline to impose Russian sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump sidestepped questions on June 5 as to when he can be expected to impose additional sanctions on Russia, as the Kremlin continues to reject a ceasefire in Ukraine.
'Not destroyed but damaged' — Russia claims it will repair bombers struck in Operation Spiderweb
In addition to supply-chain challenges brought upon economic sanctions, Russia would also likely face challenges due to the complexities of Soviet-era technology present in the aircraft, if it were to attempt to restore the bombers.
'Time to put an end to insanity of war,' Brazil's Lula told Putin, calls for restraint following Operation Spiderweb
"I said (to Putin) it's time to open our eyes and to put an end to the insanity of war, which destroys everything and builds nothing," Brazilian President Lula da Silva told reporters during a visit to France.
Controversial Russian literature prize sparks debate on separating culture from war crimes
Launched to promote Russian literature on the global stage during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the new Dar (“Gift”) literary prize is already mired in controversy — and not just for its troubling timing. After Ukrainian author Maria Galina declined the award for her wartime chronicle of Odesa, attention shifted
Without justice, war will come back, veteran reporter says
Janine di Giovanni, a veteran war reporter and author who has covered decades of conflicts in Rwanda, Syria, Iraq, and Bosnia, reflects on her work in Ukraine and other conflicts.
Damage, disruptions reported following explosion on train tracks in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, official claims
Ukraine's intelligence agencies as well as Ukrainian partisan movements have previously been involved in sabotage attacks on Russian railways, disrupting the transport of military cargo toward the front line.
Slovak parliament urges government to oppose new Russia sanctions
The non-binding resolution argues that the sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine have driven up energy prices, disrupted supply chains, and harmed Slovak industry.
Russia plans to produce 2 million FPV drones in 2025, Ukrainian intelligence says
The ramp-up marks a critical expansion of Moscow's drone warfare program, as both Ukraine and Russia increasingly rely on unmanned systems for reconnaissance and front-line attacks.
Trump privately praises Ukraine's drone strike on Russian bombers as 'badass,' Axios reports
While Trump has remained silent in public about the attack, he reportedly expressed enthusiasm behind closed doors.
Ukraine strikes Russian missile base in Bryansk Oblast, damages Iskander launchers, Ukrainian military says
The strike reportedly destroyed one Iskander missile launcher and seriously damaged two others.
Russia impersonating Ukraine's security service to recruit saboteurs, SBU warns
The SBU said this marks a notable escalation and shift in Russia’s recruitment strategy.
8 killed, 46 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russia launched 103 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type suicide drones and one Iskander-M ballistic missile.
Kim Jong Un reaffirms 'unconditional' support for Russia's war in Ukraine during Shoigu visit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed that his country "unconditionally supports the stand of Russia and its foreign policies."
General Staff: Russia has lost 992,750 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 930 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
5 killed, 9 injured in Russian drone strike on Chernihiv Oblast
According to Chernihiv Oblast Governor Viacheslav Chaus, at least six Iranian-designed Shahed-136 drones were used in the assault.
Reuters: Ukraine struck fewer Russian bombers during Operation Spiderweb than estimated, US officials claim
Two U.S. officials told Reuters on June 4 that Ukraine struck as many as 20 Russian military aircraft during Operation Spiderweb, destroying around 10 of them. The claims stands in contrast with estimates made by Ukraine's security service (SBU) which claimed more than 40 aircraft were hit in the June 1 attack.
Trump administration redirecting anti-drone tech from Ukraine to US forces in Middle East, WSJ reports
According to the Wall Street Journal, special fuzes used in ground-to-air rocket systems that protect against drone attacks will be redirected towards units in the Middle East, as the U.S. braces for conflict with Iran as well as Houthi militants in Yemen.
Russian missile, drone attack on Kharkiv injures 17, including 4 children
Russian missile and drone attacks on the city of Kharkiv overnight on June 5 injured 17 people, including four children, regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported.
Russia launches over 48,000 aerial attacks on Ukraine in 6 months, Zelensky says
Zelensky said on social media that Russia launched nearly 27,700 aerial bombs, 11,200 Shahed drones, approximately 9,000 other types of attack drones, and over 700 missiles at Ukraine in 2025.
Trump urges Senate to postpone vote on Russia sanctions bill, Senator says
U.S. President Donald Trump has asked the Senate to delay voting on a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, Republican Senator Roger Wicker said on June 4.
Russia seeks to deploy 10,000 troops to Transnistria, potentially undermining election, Moldovan PM Recean says
Russia aims to deploy 10,000 troops to Transnistria and install a pro-Kremlin government in Moldova to enable it, Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean told the Financial Times in an interview published June 4.
Putin tells new pope Kyiv seeks to escalate war, urges Vatican support for Moscow-linked church in Ukraine
Russia wants the Vatican to "take a more active role" in advocating for what it described as freedom of religion in Ukraine, the Kremlin said in a statement on June 4 following recent diplomatic contacts.
Zelensky to consider allowing private army formations after latest ultimatums from Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a briefing on June 4 that he may consider allowing the creation of private armies in Ukraine.
Putin stays silent on Ukraine’s drone attack that hit 41 Russian bombers, caused $7 billion in damage
On June 4, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov acknowledged the incident, saying Putin had been informed about the strike and that Russia’s Investigative Committee had launched a probe.
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