Russia's Defense Ministry announced the liberation of the Artyoma settlement in the Donetsk region by Battlegroup South units. Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces reportedly lost approximately 1,265 troops across all frontline areas, along with significant amounts of military equipment.
A Tu-22M3 aircraft crashed during a planned training flight in the Irkutsk Region on June 15, 2026, while landing. The crew ejected and is reportedly safe. No destruction occurred on the ground, and the aircraft was not carrying ammunition.
South Korea's defense ministry launched an internal inspection into the Korea War Memorial Organization after it included a Chinese propaganda facility about the Korean War in a teacher training program. The ministry called the itinerary a 'grave error'.
Russia's Defense Ministry claims the Ukrainian army lost approximately 1,350 troops across all frontline areas in the past 24 hours. The ministry provided breakdowns for losses in various Russian Battlegroup areas.
James Boyard, Haiti's Defense Ministry chief of staff and a security expert, was kidnapped with his wife and US citizen daughter by armed men in Port-au-Prince. Ransom was demanded, and the Ti Bwa gang leader is suspected. This highlights the escalating gang violence and power vacuum in Haiti since 2021.
Un alto funzionario del Ministero della Difesa di Haiti, James Boyard, esperto di sicurezza e ispettore generale di polizia, è stato rapito da uomini armati a Port-au-Prince. È il funzionario di più alto rango rapito nel paese, afflitto dalla violenza delle gang.
James Boyard, cabinet director of Haiti's Defense Ministry and inspector general of the police, was kidnapped by armed men on Thursday in Port-au-Prince. He is the highest-ranking official abducted in the gang-controlled country recently, raising concerns about planned operations and potential collaboration within his security detail.
Russia's Defense Ministry announced that its Aerospace Forces struck temporary deployment points of Ukrainian brigades in the Kramatorsk region of the DPR using FAB-250-270, FAB-500, and FAB-3000 aerial bombs. The strikes targeted the 10th, 63rd, and 60th separate brigades, with hits confirmed by real-time monitoring.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated he has no plans to resign despite the resignations of Defense Secretary John Healey and other defense officials. The departures are reportedly linked to the delayed Defense Investment Plan, which proposes a £13.5 billion increase in defense spending over three years.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported liberating two settlements in Ukraine's Kharkov and Donetsk regions. Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces reportedly lost approximately 1,220 troops and significant military equipment across various frontline sectors.
Russia's FSB detained a foreign national in the Moscow Region, accusing him of plotting a terrorist attack on a Defense Ministry official on behalf of Ukraine's SBU. The detainee claims he was recruited in an EU country.
FSB foils an assassination attempt on a Russian Ministry of Defense employee, reportedly orchestrated by Ukrainian special services. A saboteur, recruited in the EU, was apprehended with a silenced pistol and ammunition.
Russian forces claim to have liberated Komsomolskoye in Zaporozhye Region and inflicted significant casualties on Ukrainian troops across various frontlines in the past 24 hours. The Defense Ministry reported over 1,420 Ukrainian losses, including personnel and equipment, and the destruction of numerous UAVs and smart bombs.
Kuwait International Airport was targeted by Iranian drones, causing significant damage to a passenger terminal, killing one Indian national, and injuring at least 63 others. Kuwait's defense ministry shot down numerous missiles and drones. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack, calling for an end to such violence.
South Korea's defense ministry highlighted the push to retake wartime operational control (OPCON) from the US as a key achievement. The allies are verifying full operational capability (FOC) for the transfer, with a roadmap expected this fall.
Russia's Defense Ministry announced successful strikes on Ukrainian defense industry facilities, military airports, and other sites, framing it as a response to alleged child killings in Luhansk. The report highlights Russian readiness to protect its citizens.
Military expert Andrey Marochko suggests Ukraine's silence on the consequences of a Russian strike on its military-industrial complex and airfields indicates the attack's effectiveness. He noted that Ukrainian social media shows public approval for strikes on territorial recruitment centers.
A Russian Battlegroup Center drone crew is reportedly destroying Ukrainian drones like Leleka, Bliskavka, and Hornet using the Sokol-I fixed-wing drone. The crew claims to hit several aerial targets daily, impacting Ukraine's reconnaissance and strike capabilities in the Dobropolye axis.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported a massive retaliatory strike overnight to June 2 on Ukrainian military-industrial sites in Kiev, Zaporozhye, Kharkov, and Dnepropetrovsk, as well as fuel infrastructure and airfields. Explosions were reported in Kiev, with damage in seven districts and power outages affecting 30,000 households.
Russia's Defense Ministry stated it targeted energy and transport infrastructure linked to the Ukrainian military in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and other regions.
Russia's Ministry of Defense stated that attacks targeted Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk, as well as military-related energy and transport infrastructure across Ukraine.
A Russian military unit claims to have destroyed approximately 600 Ukrainian 'Baba Yaga' heavy hexacopters using unmanned systems. The 114th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade's unit stated their efforts support offensive operations and counter enemy drones.
Germany's Defense Ministry faces scrutiny over its administration of conscription, particularly regarding mandatory permits for young men traveling abroad. A parliamentary report deems the ministry's recent suspension of this requirement potentially unlawful, prompting plans for legislative clarification.
Over 140 delegations from 120 countries will attend an international security forum in Russia, including unofficial representatives from "unfriendly countries" seeking constructive relations. Separately, Iran's Hezbollah leader vowed Iran would emerge victorious from a war with the US.
