Worth noting, korrespondent.net has compiled its Invasion of Ukraine series into separate months, beginning May 9th, 2023. Linked in the title.
[Korrespondent] 22:23 The number of victims as a result of a missile attack on a residential building in Dnieper has increased to 12, said the head of the OBA Sergei Lysak.
21:57 Ukraine has returned ten more of its citizens from Russian captivity , Zelensky said. Among them are Nariman Dzhelal, deputy chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, captured in Crimea in 2021; two priests of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, captured in Berdyansk; two civilians who were in captivity since 2017-2018; five civilians who were captured in Belarus and deprived of their liberty.
21:51 During the first Peace Summit in Switzerland, the participating countries developed a new mechanism for the return of Ukrainian civilians from Russia, said Human Rights Commissioner Dmitry Lubinets. In addition, the issue of the return of Ukrainian children and prisoners of war was raised. "I cannot disclose the details, because we all agreed that this is a closed part, and we will make it public when we implement it, when Ukrainian society sees the results," the ombudsman added.
21:04 As a result of a Russian missile hitting a nine-story building in Dnipro, one person was killed and nine were injured, including a seven-month-old child. Two more people have not responded to calls, rescue operations are ongoing, said OVA chief Serhiy Lysak.
19:49 The Russians launched a missile strike on the Dnieper and hit a residential building. Four floors were destroyed, three casualties are known, Zelensky said and showed a photo:
19:01 On Saturday, June 29, regional power companies will apply hourly shutdown schedules from 00:00 to 24:00, Ukrenergo reported. The company also reported that it received new high-voltage equipment from Energy Community worth 4.4 million euros, which will help restore Ukraine's energy system after massive Russian strikes. We are talking about shunt reactors for Ukrenergo substations.
18:57 Lithuania will raise the issue of Ukraine's membership in NATO at the summit in Washington, Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas said: “We discussed the priorities of the upcoming summit - issues of Ukraine's membership, issues of invitation, or at least stronger language. We will firmly stand on the side Ukraine to achieve something greater than what we had in Vilnius."
18:43 Sri Lanka demands compensation from Russia for the death of 17 citizens in the war against Ukraine, the country's Foreign Ministry reported. In addition, Sri Lanka demands early termination of contracts and settlement of the issue of salary for citizens who are still fighting.
18:32 The Russians attacked Tsirkuny in the Kharkov region with at least three KABs, said Oleg Sinegubov, head of the OBA. Eight people were injured, fires occurred in two private houses, and ten more were damaged.
18:14 The Burshtyn TPP cannot be restored after Russian attacks, said the head of the Ivano-Frankivsk OVA Svitlana Onyshchuk: "More than 12 attacks were directed at our energy facility. All services responded each time, but now we understand that the Burshtyn TPP cannot be restored. It is extremely badly damaged."
17:39 EU leaders have instructed the European Commission, the EU's top diplomat and the European Council to continue working on allocating additional $50 billion in funding for Ukraine in the form of a loan secured by frozen Russian assets, according to the final communiqué of the EU summit. The document notes that the funds will be used for current and future military assistance to Ukraine, budget support and the country's reconstruction.
The EU also hopes that Ukraine will receive the first payments on income from frozen Russian assets this summer. In addition, the EU emphasizes that Russian assets will remain blocked until Moscow stops its aggressive war against Ukraine and compensates for the damage caused by the war.
17:06 Preparation of a security agreement between Slovenia and Ukraine is at the final stage, Slovenian President Natasha Pirc Musar said during her visit to Kiev. She expressed hope that the agreement will be signed before the NATO summit in Washington. Pirc also said that Slovenia will allocate 5 million euros to Ukraine for humanitarian needs.
16:58 The EU has expanded sanctions against Russia due to the war in Ukraine, adding two individuals and four organizations to the list. The restrictions included the largest Russian railway transportation operator TransContainer and its director.
In turn, South Korea added 243 units to the list of products prohibited for export to Russia and Belarus due to the possibility of their use for military purposes. The list, in particular, includes metal-cutting equipment, parts of optical instruments, and sensors.
16:34 The Czech Republic will sign an agreement on security guarantees with Ukraine on July 18 at the European Political Community summit in London, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said.
16:22 Ukraine is considering participation in several platforms within the framework of the NATO summit to bring peace closer, Zelensky said. According to the president, firstly, this is an air defense coalition platform, secondly, a “serious package” of military assistance and thirdly, a meeting of all security guarantors on Ukraine’s path to NATO.
The president also noted that no one is waiting for any alternative to the Ramstein format: “No one is waiting for any alternative... That is, Ramstein will work, this is important for us. More than 50 countries, and not only NATO countries. We cannot find an alternative in such a wide representative office."
15:49 The Russians attacked Odradokamenka, Kherson region, from a drone, one person was killed, said the head of the OVA, Alexander Prokudin.
15:14 Ukraine will receive $60 billion in military support annually under security guarantee agreements, Shmyhal said. He recalled that Ukraine has already signed 20 such agreements, including with the EU and the US. "According to these agreements, over the next four years, our partners plan to provide Ukraine with total military support worth $60 billion annually," the prime minister noted.
15:05 The Russians hit a KAB-250 in New York in the Toretsk community of the Donetsk region - four people were killed, three were injured, including an eight-year-old child, the prosecutor's office reported. One of the shells hit an apartment building, destroying the entrance to a five-story building.
14:52 The Russians launched a ballistic missile attack, presumably an Iskander-M with a cluster charge, on the Odessa region, the Southern Defense Forces reported. As a result of the hit, a wheat field caught fire; the fire is being extinguished. There was no information about damage or casualties.
14:41 Zelensky said that a detailed peace plan will be ready this year. He repeated again that Ukraine does not want to prolong the war. “We want peace, but we must be strong,” the president emphasized.
14:03 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the security agreement with Ukraine is almost ready and will be signed "99%" before the NATO summit in Washington, which will take place on July 9-11.
13:16 The Federated States of Micronesia joined the joint communique of the Peace Summit, Zelensky said. Micronesia is a country located on part of the Caroline Islands in the western Pacific Ocean.
13:02 Denmark has already trained 50 Ukrainian specialists to service the F-16, they are preparing to receive the first aircraft, said the commander of the country’s air force, Jan Dam. “Right after the summer holidays we will take on the next 50,” he added. At the same time, the first batch of pilots is not yet fully trained, Dam noted.
12:54 Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar is visiting Kyiv. Zelensky said that they honored the memory of the fallen defenders of Ukraine together.
12:29 The Border Committee of Belarus stated that it is taking additional measures to cover the border with Ukraine in the Zhytomyr region due to the alleged presence of fighters of the Russian Volunteer Corps nearby. Minsk claims that they are going to the border, conducting reconnaissance of the area and reconnaissance. Also, a cache of components for making explosives was allegedly found at the border.
11:51 Finland has announced the transfer of the 24th package of military aid to Ukraine. According to estimates by the country's Ministry of Defense, replacing the assets included in this batch will cost Finland approximately 159 million euros. The exact content, methods, and timing of the package are not disclosed. The total cost of defense equipment supplied by Finland to Ukraine is 2.2 billion euros.
11:44 Over the past 24 hours, June 27, six UAVs were shot down in the south and east of Ukraine: two Lancet strike drones, ZALA, Orlan-10, SuperCam reconnaissance drones, as well as one more drone, the type of which is being determined, the Air Force reported.
11:23 National Guard fighters reported that they shot down an enemy Su-25 in the Donetsk region.
11:15 In his congratulations on the occasion of Constitution Day, Syrsky recalled Article 65, which establishes that "the defense of the Fatherland, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, respect for its state symbols is the duty of citizens of Ukraine." "This article of the Constitution of Ukraine is especially symbolic and important now, during a full-scale Russian aggression. Respecting rights, we must not forget about responsibilities. No one but us will defend Ukraine. Therefore, I call on all citizens to join the ranks of the Defense Forces!" the commander-in-chief said.
10:58 The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the procedure for sending summonses by mail to Ukraine. Now documents on summoning to the TCC can be sent by registered mail with a description of the enclosure and a notice of delivery. This rule has also been included in the regulatory documents on military registration and conscription.
10:21 As a result of shelling near the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, a radiation monitoring station was destroyed, said IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. This further reduced the ability to detect and measure any radioactive releases during emergencies, he said. The destroyed station is located approximately 16 km from the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant.
09:50 On Thursday, June 27, Russians shelled the village of Kovsharovka in the Kupyansk district of the Kharkiv region, wounding two people, reported the head of the OVA Oleg Sinegubov. Another person was injured in the village of Kruglyakovka in the Kupyansk district. In addition, two people were wounded during the construction of fortifications in the Borovsk community of the Izyum district.
09:12 Zelensky addressed Ukrainians on the occasion of Constitution Day: "Article 17 of the Constitution - the protection of Ukraine - is the most important function of the state and the business of the entire Ukrainian people. Millions of Ukrainians prove their dedication to this every day. Heroes on the front lines and those who work hard to strengthen the state. Ukrainians who changed their lives, changed their profession, but did not change their choice in favor of freedom, Ukraine, Europe."
08:55 On the evening of June 27, Russians shelled Zolotaya Balka in the Kherson region, one person was killed, reported the head of the OVA Oleksandr Prokudin. Also, over the past day, six people were wounded in the region as a result of Russian shelling. 17 private houses and a critical infrastructure facility were damaged.
08:31 The General Staff announced the estimated losses of the Russian Federation as of the morning of June 28:
- personnel - about 540,490 (+1170) people,
- tanks - 8066 (+24),
- armored combat vehicles - 15,480 (+21),
- artillery systems - 14,423 (+60),
- MLRS - 1109 (+1),
- air defense systems - 871 (+3),
- aircraft - 360 (+1),
- helicopters - 326 (+0),
- Operational-tactical level UAV - 11,509 (+50),
- cruise missiles - 2329 (+5),
- ships/boats - 28 (+0),
- submarines - 1 (+0),
- automotive equipment and tank trucks - 19,514 (+46),
- special equipment - 2431 (+11).
08:02 On the evening of June 27, Russians launched a missile attack on industrial infrastructure in the vicinity of a settlement in the Nikolaevsky district, said OVA head Vitaly Kim. A fire broke out, which has already been extinguished, and two people were injured.
06:25 Trump and Biden held a televised debate where they argued about Ukraine . In particular, the Republican criticized the current president for spending money to support Ukraine. He also said that if the United States had a real president whom Putin respected, he would never have invaded Ukraine. At the same time, Biden responded that Putin made it clear that he wanted to restore what was part of the Soviet empire, and not just part of Ukraine. At the same time, when the hosts asked whether Trump supported Putin's conditions for ending the war, he answered: "No."
05:59 A drone attacked an oil depot in the Michurinsky municipal district of the Tambov region, said Governor Maxim Egorov. According to him, “a small fire started” and there were no casualties.