Russia's Defense Ministry reported that Russian troops liberated seven communities in the Kharkov Region and Donetsk People’s Republic between July 4-10. The ministry also stated that seven precision strikes were carried out on Ukrainian military-industrial sites.
Russia has banned diesel exports to stabilize its domestic market following Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, which have caused gasoline shortages and price spikes. Meanwhile, Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least three in Kyiv and four in Odesa.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported precision strikes on Kyiv military-industrial facilities, including those producing cruise missile components and UAVs, in response to alleged Ukrainian attacks. Kyiv authorities confirmed fires at warehouses and a tram garage but did not confirm strikes on military sites. Russia also claimed capture of Petro-Ivanovka village in Kharkov Region.
Russia conducted extensive strikes targeting Ukrainian military-industrial facilities, energy sites, and airfields across multiple regions. Moscow also commented on Poland's drone production for Ukraine and the losses of Latin American mercenaries fighting for Kyiv.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the West is effectively at war with Russia, advocating for peace through dialogue and negotiations. Meanwhile, Kiev announced a mechanism for controlled weapons export, dedicating a portion of revenues to its defense industry. The US faces internal divisions as it approaches its 250th anniversary.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported a massive overnight strike on Ukrainian military-industrial facilities in Kiev, Kharkov, and Dnepropetrovsk, including UAV component plants and military airfields, in retaliation for Kiev's attacks on civilian sites. Russia claims all designated targets were hit and denies striking civilian facilities.
Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults with 70 missiles and 611 drones targeting Ukraine. Kyiv reported successful retaliatory strikes on a Yaroslavl oil facility and a Tula chemical plant deep inside Russia.
Ukraine launched a wave of drone attacks on Russian industrial facilities, including a chemical plant and fuel storage sites. Meanwhile, British forces intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel, part of Moscow's 'shadow fleet' used to circumvent sanctions funding the Ukraine conflict.
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.
Two industrial facilities in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region caught fire after debris from downed Ukrainian drones fell. Governor Gleb Nikitin reported that 30 drones were destroyed by air defense forces. No casualties were reported, and students in the affected district were moved to remote learning.
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