Crimea declared an "emergency situation" due to fuel shortages and power cuts from Ukrainian aerial attacks. Russia reported shooting down 660 Ukrainian drones. Ukraine plans domestic AI computing capacity with Kyivstar, and both nations swapped 160 captured soldiers.
A strike on Wednesday evening cut power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, forcing it onto backup generators. The IAEA reported no radiation leak but warned of constant dangers. Ukraine also struck a Russian oil refinery in Krasnodar, injuring three.
Ukraine has struck targets deep inside Russia, including a military plant and oil refinery, using domestically-produced FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles. President Zelensky also highlighted the expanding drone campaign, which has hit Russian military logistics and caused fires at refineries.
Russia claims a drone strike killed eight and injured 10 on a bus in occupied Ukraine. Ukraine denies commenting on 'aggressor state' claims. Meanwhile, St Petersburg's oil terminal was hit by a drone, with Ukraine calling it 'long-range sanctions'. This follows a massive Russian assault on Ukraine.
A drone strike killed seven people and injured 11 others on a passenger bus in Russia-controlled eastern Ukraine. The attack occurred early Wednesday as the bus traveled between Moscow and Simferopol. This follows a massive Russian assault on Ukraine that killed at least 22.
Ukraine employs new AI drone technology to target Russian supply vehicles, regaining ground and pressuring Russian military logistics in occupied territories.
Uefa has not acted against Russian football clubs from illegally occupied Ukrainian territories, despite the Ukrainian Association of Football's (UAF) plea last year, with imitation teams competing in Russia's fourth tier.
Russian authorities have given owners of property in occupied Ukrainian territories until July 1, 2026, to re-register under Russian law. This process requires a Russian passport, which is difficult for many Ukrainians to obtain, and risks arrest or conscription. Vacant properties can be declared 'ownerless' and transferred to Russian citizens.
Ukraine has accused Israel of receiving shipments of grain stolen from Russian-occupied Ukraine, with President Zelensky warning that another vessel has arrived at Haifa port. The diplomatic row escalated as Ukraine summoned Israel's ambassador and threatened sanctions, while Israel demanded evidence and criticized Ukraine for making allegations publicly.
