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[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.
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[Korrespondent] The Ukrainian Armed Forces are fighting heavy battles in the east and south of Ukraine.
The Pokrovsky direction has the largest number of clashes. Since the beginning of the day, the invaders have already made 28 assault attempts.
Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have continued to increase the pace of offensive actions. The number of combat clashes along the entire front line has increased to 102. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Friday, June 28.
In the Kupyansk direction, the enemy stormed the defensive lines of Ukrainian units in the areas of Stepnaya Novoselivka, Stelmakhovka, Sinkovka and Kruglyakovka six times. The Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers are holding the line steadfastly. Five attempts by the occupiers to advance have been repelled, one battle is still ongoing.
In the Liman direction, the Russian army carried out 16 attacks on Ukrainian positions near Nevsky, Makeyevka, Torsky and Serebryansky Les during the day. 14 clashes ended without success for the enemy, two more clashes are ongoing.
The enemy continues to look for weak points in the defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Seversky direction. Near Belogorovka, Sporny, Verkhnekamensky, Ivano-Daryevka, Razdolevka and Vyemka, the military repulsed 15 enemy attacks. Four military clashes have not yet ended.
In the Kramatorsk direction, the occupiers made three unsuccessful assaults on Ukrainian troops' positions near Chasovy Yar, Novy and Ivanovskoye. Another battle is ongoing.
In the Toretsk direction the number of enemy attacks increased to nine. The aggressor's aviation is actively operating, in particular, the city of Toretsk suffered a strike with two UABs, and the Russians hit the village of New York with another bomb.
The Pokrovsky direction has the largest number of clashes. Since the beginning of the day, the occupiers have already made 28 attempts to push our defenders from their positions in the areas of Vozdvizhenka, Novoaleksandrovka, Progress, Novoselovka Pervaya and Umanskoye. The defense forces are holding back the pressure and have repelled 21 enemy attacks, seven battles are still ongoing.
Alexandropol received two strikes from two NARs, and Russian troops inflicted damage on the settlements of Lozovatskoye, Volchye, Evgenyevka, Progress, Vesyoloye, Novoselovka Pervaya and Nikolayevka.
Fighting continues near Krasnogorovka, Georgievka, Konstantinovka and Paraskoveevka in the Kurakhovsky direction. So far, Ukrainian defenders here have repelled seven attacks by the Russian army, two more are ongoing.
In the Vremiv direction there is a battle not far from Vodyanoye. The situation is tense. The defense forces are taking measures to prevent the invaders from advancing deeper into our territory.
In other areas, the situation has not undergone significant changes.
Let us recall that over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1,170 occupiers. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, the total combat losses of Russian troops amount to 540,490 people.
The Pokrovsk direction remains the hottest spot on the front.
During the day, the enemy increases the intensity of attacks and tries to dislodge Ukrainian units from occupied lines.
At the front, the number of clashes increased to 131. Pokrovskoye remains the hottest area. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the evening report on Friday, June 28.
In the area of Volchansk in the Kharkov region, fighting has been going on throughout the day. Soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled six enemy attacks, and five more are ongoing.
In the Kupyansk direction, since the beginning of the day, Ukrainian defenders have repelled seven attacks by the invaders near Stepnaya Novoselovka, Stelmakhovka, Sinkovka and Kruglyakivka. Currently, two clashes are still ongoing.
Fourteen attempts by Russian troops to advance deep into our territory in the areas of Nevskoye, Makeyevka, Torskoye, Grekovka and Serebryanskoye forestry in the Liman direction have been unsuccessful. Three combat clashes are still ongoing.
Previous losses of Russians in this direction since the beginning of the day amounted to: 90 invaders killed and wounded, five dugouts and one ammunition warehouse were destroyed.
In the Seversky direction, the enemy attacked Ukrainian defenders 19 times near Belogorivka, Spornoye, Verkhnekamenskoye, Ivano-Daryevka, Razdolovka and Vyemka. Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters repelled 15 enemy assaults. Four combat clashes have not yet ended.
According to preliminary data, the losses of the invaders here amount to 63 occupiers. Two tanks, six armored fighting vehicles, a self-propelled artillery unit and a car were destroyed.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian troops continue to put pressure on our defenders' positions near Chasy Yar, Novy and Ivanovskoye. Ukrainian defenders have repelled three assault actions, two combat clashes are still ongoing.
In the Gorlovka-Toretsk direction, the aggressor, with air support, unsuccessfully attacked our defenders' defensive lines 14 times during the day. The situation is under control.
The hottest spot along the entire front line remains the Pokrovskoe direction. The number of enemy assaults here per day has grown to 36. The units of the Defense Forces repelled 27 attacks by the Russians, and nine more clashes are ongoing.
The fighting in the Kurakhovsky direction continues. Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has been attacking near Krasnogorovka, Georgievka, Paraskoveevka and Konstantinovka. The total number of attacks here has grown to 11, of which nine have been repelled and two are still ongoing.
In the Vremevsky direction, Russian troops tried four times to break into our defenses near Vodyanoye. Two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Dnieper direction, five assaults by Russian invaders in the Krynki area ended unsuccessfully. The situation is under control. In other directions, the situation has not undergone significant changes.
Let us recall that over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1,170 occupiers. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, the total combat losses of Russian troops amount to 540,490 people.
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[EngMilRu] From 22 June to 28 June 2024, the Russian Armed Forces have carried out 17 group strikes with high-precision weapons and attack unmanned aerial vehicles. Enemy energy facilities, infrastructure of military airfields, logistics centres for storing weapons delivered by Western countries to the AFU, as well as assembly and storage facilities for attack unmanned aerial vehicles and uncrewed boats.
Temporary deployment areas of AFU troops and foreign mercenaries have been also hit.
Over the past week, the units of the Sever Group of Forces continued to advance into the depths of the enemy defence and inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of three formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, one marine brigade, and three territorial defence brigades.
The AFU losses were up to 1,560 Ukrainian troops, 12 armoured fighting vehicles, and 43 motor vehicles.
In the course of counter-battery warfare, 33 field artillery guns, including seven foreign-made howitzers, three Nota electronic warfare stations, Bukovel-AD, and two U.S.-made AN/TPQ-50 counter-battery radar stations have been eliminated.
The units of the Zapad Group of Forces have improved the tactical situation and inflicted fire damage on four mechanised and two tank brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as on two territorial defence brigades. Six counter-attacks of AFU assault detachments have been repelled.
The AFU losses were up to 3,230 Ukrainian troops, four armoured fighting vehicles, 40 motor vehicles, three 122mm BM-21 Grad MLRS combat vehicles, 24 field artillery guns, six of them were U.S.-made.
In addition, three U.S.-made AN/TPQ-50 and AN/TPQ-37 counter-battery warfare radars, as well as 11 field ammunition depots have been destroyed.
The units of the Yug Group of Forces have liberated Razdolovka (Donetsk People's Republic) and seized more advantageous lines.
The strikes have been delivered at manpower and hardware of the three mechanised, two airmobile, and two air assault brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The AFU losses were up to 4,410 Ukrainian troops, two tanks, eight armoured fighting vehicles, 48 motor vehicles, and 39 field artillery guns, including 11 U.S.-made M777 and M198 howitzers.
In addition, seven Anklav, Bukovel electronic warfare stations, and 25 field ammunition depots have been destroyed.
The units of the Tsentr Group of Forces have improved the situation along the front line and defeated units of four mechanised, two infantry formations of the AFU and two territorial defence brigades. Enemy 39 counter-attacks have been repelled in this direction during the week.
The AFU losses were up to 2950 troops, three tanks, six armoured fighting vehicles, including two U.S.-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, 30 motor vehicles, and 42 field artillery guns, including six U.S.-made M777 howitzers.
The units of the Vostok Group of Forces have improved the tactical situation and inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of two brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, three formations of the Territorial Defence and two National Guard brigades.
The AFU losses were up to 930 Ukrainian troops, six armoured fighting vehicles, 36 motor vehicles, and 19 field artillery guns, including six UK-made FH-70 howitzers.
The units of the Dnepr Group of Forces have defeated units of two formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and three brigades of the Ukrainian Territorial Defence.
The AFU losses were up to 740 Ukrainian troops, three tanks, two armoured fighting vehicles, 48 motor vehicles, and 23 field artillery guns, 11 of them were foreign-made.
In addition, eight Anklav, Bukovel electronic warfare stations, and six ammunition depots have been destroyed.
Operational-Tactical Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have destroyed six M142 HIMARS multiple-launch rocket system launchers, one M270 MLRS launcher, and one transport and loader vehicle together with foreign specialists who ensured their use, as well as three P-18 air target detection and tracking radars.
Air defence facilities have shot down two Ukrainian Air Force's MiG-29 aircraft, 589 unmanned aerial vehicles, six U.S.-made ATACMS operational-tactical missiles, eight U.S.-made Patriot anti-aircraft guided missiles, one U.S.-made HARM anti-radiation missile, and 61 U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS projectiles, Czech-made Vampire and Olkha projectiles.
Over the past week, 56 Ukrainian servicemen have surrendered on the line of contact.
In total, 615 airplanes and 276 helicopters, 26,777 unmanned aerial vehicles, 533 air defence missile systems, 16,446 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,357 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 11,020 field artillery guns and mortars, as well as 23,049 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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[NewsFront] 23:58 Official summary of the DPR Representative Office in the JCCC from 00:00 06/28/2024 to 00:00 06/29/2024.
A total of 36 cases of armed attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces were recorded by the DPR Representative Office in the JCCC over the past 24 hours.
There were reports of two civilians being killed, and four civilians were injured, including a child born in 2013.
DAMAGED:
Six residential buildings,
Two cars.
A total of 18 artillery attacks in the Donetsk direction.
A total of 17 artillery attacks in the Gorlovka direction.
One artillery attack in the Yasinovataya direction.
A total of 95 units of various ammunition were fired.
22:31 Khar'kov operational direction : area of the settlement of Gontarovka.
A pair of front-line Su-34M "Duck" bombers of the Russian Aerospace Forces struck the enemy's manpower and equipment. Fire adjustment and aerial reconnaissance were carried out by our Orlan-10 UAV. New personnel of operational control with the toasted equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are expected.
21:00 The commander of the Ka-52M reconnaissance and attack helicopter, Alexander, told how his Alligator destroyed an enemy company stronghold in a special operation zone.
19:57 FPV drone operators continue to carry out precise strikes on camouflaged Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in Kharkiv Oblast
Thanks to the high professionalism of the UAV operators of the North group of forces, it was possible to destroy the dugouts at the enemy platoon stronghold.
19:41 In Grigorovka, Russian troops carried out precise strikes against enemy shelters in the forest belt near the road to Bogdanovka.
In the microdistrict "Kanal" the enemy continues to bring in manpower just north of the broken bridge across the Seversky Donets-Donbass via the embankment, reports Dnevnik Desantnik.
Our unmanned crews operate 24/7.
19:25 The vaunted Abrams in the Avdeevka direction are being turned into a pile of scrap metal by the shots of the fighters of the Center group.
Russian troops have already disabled more than ten American tanks out of 31 transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Each of them costs US taxpayers $10 million (over 855 million rubles).
"They still praised that it can't be hit: it has all kinds of protection there, that GPS can't see it, the camera can't see it. It sees everything there, everything is perfect - as if in the palm of your hand," said a fighter with the call sign Yerzhik
18:47 They report the advance of the Russian Armed Forces in the village of Arkhangelskoye.
18:42 The Russian army launched a missile strike against targets in Dnepropetrovsk. The “arrival” was recorded at the Aviatorskoye airfield.
18:34 Crews of 122mm D-30 cannons are successfully conducting counter-battery combat in the Kherson direction.
The personnel of the 122mm D-30 howitzer battery of the Dnepr group of forces inflicted fire damage on the identified camouflaged firing positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In addition, reconnaissance confirmed the destruction of an enemy observation post, which was set up in an abandoned house.
17:44 The Russian Aerospace Forces are helping our infantry move forward; before the attack, pilots are “leveling” the dugouts with FAB-500 bombs.
17:41 A series of explosions occurred in Khar'kov, the publication "Public. News" reported, no other details were given.
17:30 The Burevestnik unit destroyed a Ukrainian CV-90 infantry fighting vehicle of Swedish manufacture near Artemovsk – video.
17:00 Footage of the destruction of the US-made M270 A1 MLRS multiple launch rocket system launcher. Having tracked the movement of the American MLRS by operators, the hangar in the village was opened. Shevchenkovo, which housed specialists in the maintenance and operation of the American M270 A1 MLRS and transport-loading and trucks with ammunition.
16:50 Two American-made Ukrainian M2A2 Bradley ODS-SA infantry fighting vehicles came under fire from the Russian Armed Forces in the Avdeevka direction, one was destroyed, the other was knocked out - video.
16:31 Ukrainian militants shelled Kremennaya in the LPR, two civilians were wounded, and an ambulance was also damaged, said the head of the city administration, Vyacheslav Tretyakov.
In turn, according to the mayor of Gorlovka Prikhodko, a man was wounded by artillery attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Thursday.
15:50 The liberation of the village of Razdolovka in the DPR allows Russian troops to expand their bridgehead in the Seversky direction, said Igor Kimakovsky, adviser to the head of the region.
15:22 The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked a substation with drones in the village of Ivanovka, Zaporozhye region, leaving 3,300 consumers without power supply, Vladimir Rogov reported.
15:08 Summary of the progress of military operations for the week from the Russian Ministry of Defense:
The Russian Armed Forces carried out 17 strikes with high-precision weapons on Ukrainian military-industrial complex facilities, and locations of foreign mercenaries were also hit;
Over the course of a week, six launchers of multiple launch rocket systems M142 HIMARS, one launcher M270 MLRS and one transport-loading vehicle were destroyed, along with the foreign specialists who ensured their use, as well as three radar stations for detecting and tracking air targets “P-18” of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Air defense systems shot down two MiG-29 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force, 589 drones, six operational-tactical ATACMS missiles, eight Patriot anti-aircraft guided missiles, a HARM anti-radar missile, as well as 61 HIMARS, Vampire and Alder missiles;
A total of 56 Ukrainian military personnel surrendered;
The losses of Ukrainian troops in killed and wounded reached almost 14,000 militants.
15:01 The Russian army has liberated the settlement of Razdolovka in the DPR. This was reported by the Russian Defense Ministry.
14:45 A powerful explosion is reported in Odessa.
14:32 Footage of objective control of the use of the UMBP.
13:55 An American MLRS "M270 MLRS" - an analogue of HIMARS - was destroyed near Nikolaev. It is possible that it was from this installation that ATACMS missiles were launched at Crimea.
13:35 Russian troops advanced 1,300 meters southeast of Sin'kovka, reaching the ponds near Petrovpavlovka in the Kharkov-Kupyansk direction.
12:57 Units of the Russian Armed Forces destroyed repeaters of the surveillance system, UAVs and communications of the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the highest point in Chasov Yar.
11:51 A powerful explosion thundered in the Illichivsk area of Odessa Oblast. A missile strike was launched against Ukrainian Armed Forces facilities.
10:50 Enemy reports:
“In the Khar'kov direction there is an intensification of military operations with the participation of artillery and tanks.
Active hostilities continue in the Pokrovsky direction, using artillery and infantry. Despite the assault on the defense of Ukrainian defenders, the Russian Armed Forces advanced in the area of the settlements Sokol and Novoselovka Pervaya.
In the Ugledar direction, south of Novomikhailovka, fierce battles are taking place, with the use of heavy artillery. The Russian Armed Forces are conducting offensive operations in the area of ??the Solenenkaya, Shirokaya and Ikryannaya gullies.”
10:45 The Archangel of Special Forces reports the situation in the Seversky direction:
"Airborne units drove the enemy (54th Separate Motorized Brigade) out of private buildings in the settlement of Razdolovka. Fighting is currently underway for the settlement.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces tries to counterattack, but to no avail. The paratroopers have thoroughly gained a foothold and are holding a new line. The enemy is actively using artillery and UAVs. Positional battles are underway. We continue to crush the dry land in all directions.”
10:15 Statement by the head of the press center of the "West" group.
Units of the West group of forces continue to carry out combat missions in the special military operation zone.
In a coordinated action, motorized rifle units, supported by artillery and aviation fire, inflicted fire damage on Ukrainian militant formations from the 14th, 21st and 115th Mechanized brigades in the areas of Nevsky, Sinkovka and Grigorovka. A counterattack by assault groups from the enemy's 63rd Mechanized Brigade was repelled.
During the counterbattery fight, the following were destroyed: the 122mm 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery mount, American-made M777 howitzers, 122mm D-30 and 152mm D-20, as well as eight mortar crews.
Air defense crews and electronic warfare systems destroyed two reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles of the Fury and Valkyrie type.
During the day, the enemy lost over 585 militants and more than 18 pieces of weapons and military equipment, including the AN/TPQ-50 radar, an electronic warfare station, and four vehicles. Four ammunition depots and seven UAV control posts were destroyed.
09:56 Russian artillerymen destroyed a Ukrainian Armed Forces UAV crew, a communications center with a repeater, and expensive specialized Western reconnaissance equipment in the city of Chasov Yar with a high-precision strike. This was reported by military expert, retired LPR NM Lieutenant Colonel Andrey Marochko.
09:19 The "Leopard Hunt" continues. Russian Armed Forces reconnaissance and attack drone operators, working closely together, discovered, destroyed and burned another German tank. The Ukrainian crew managed to escape.
08:21 Front-line report for the morning of June 28 from military correspondent Evgeny Lisitsyn:
Kupyansko-Svatovskoe direction: Russian troops are conducting assault operations, advancing in several areas. It is reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces fled from their positions in the village. Stepovaya Novoselovka and our guys entered the village.
Avdeevka direction: counter battles continue in the area of Sokol and Novosyolovka Pervaya, where the advance of Russian troops has been recorded.
Ugledar direction: fighting is going on south of Novomikhailovka, Russian troops are advancing in the areas of the Solenenkaya, Shirokaya and Ikryannaya gully.
Khar'kov direction: in the area of ??the village of Sotnitsky Kazachok, Russian troops attacked enemy positions with small assault groups.
08:18 Destruction of an enemy FH-70 howitzer in the Khar'kov direction – video.
08:14 Destruction of a hangar with HIMARS MLRS. In addition to equipment, the enemy lost up to 20 personnel.
08:07 A 122mm BM-21 Grad crew from the Center group of forces hit the area of concentration of Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel and equipment in the Avdeevka direction.
08:00 Artillerymen of the "West" group disrupted the rotation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Svatovsky direction.
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. by Mikhail Zakharov
[REGNUM] American strategic drones are increasingly circling over the Black Sea. Their tasks are reconnaissance and designation of targets for high-precision weapons supplied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces by the West for strikes on our country's territory, the Russian Defense Ministry stated.
The department clarified that this indicates the increasing involvement of the United States and NATO countries in the conflict in Ukraine on the side of the Kyiv regime. At the same time, the appearance of American drones in the region greatly increases the likelihood of incidents in the air with Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft. Consequently, the risk of a direct clash between NATO and Russia is growing.
“NATO countries will be responsible for this,” the Ministry of Defense warned.
On June 28, Defense Minister Andrei Belousov instructed the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces to make proposals for measures to promptly respond to provocations.
THEY TRACK DOWN AND BEAT
American reconnaissance drones regularly fly off the coast of Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory. In particular, the NATO RQ-4B Global Hawk UAV was seen there at least on May 26 and June 5. It is noteworthy that during the attack of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Sevastopol on June 23, the Global Hawk also circled in the airspace over the Black Sea.
Military analysts believe that the drone flies in with the main goal of assessing the results of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' attacks on Russian territory. Along the way, it collects information about new potential targets and the operation of air defense systems.
After this, the obtained data, military expert, editor-in-chief of the magazine "National Defense" Igor Korotchenko told IA Regnum, are transmitted to Western centers for processing intelligence information. Then a flight mission is drawn up and targets are determined for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to strike our forces using NATO weapons - in particular, American ATACMS operational-tactical missiles.
On June 26, a telephone conversation took place between Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov and Pentagon head Lloyd Austin. A number of sources stated that the reason for the conversation was an alleged incident with an American UAV over the Black Sea.
At the same time, the previous conversation between the heads of the Russian and American military departments took place back in March 2023, when, as reported, the parties discussed the crash of the US MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance and attack drone in the Black Sea.
HOW WILL RUSSIA RESPOND?
The Russian Ministry of Defense will soon decide how to stop or at least limit the activity of American drones near the territory of our country, Igor Korotchenko is sure. But we learn about these measures after the fact - not from statements, but from specific actions.
The situation is complicated by the fact that we cannot take the most obvious route, that is, shoot down American drones over the Black Sea, since they are hovering over neutral waters, military expert Vasily Dandykin explains in a commentary to IA Regnum.
At the same time, he notes, one should not forget that NATO manned reconnaissance aircraft are also monitoring the situation in the region from the airspace of Romania and Bulgaria.
On June 28, an American Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft and a Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker refueling aircraft were operating over the Black Sea from Romania. A similar aircraft from the British Air Force was also recently spotted in the region, along with two Eurofighter Typhoon fighters that flew off the coast of Crimea.
In any case, there are ways to solve the problem with NATO manned and unmanned reconnaissance aircraft “hanging” over the Black Sea, experts say. In particular, it is possible to complicate the collection of data using passive and active camouflage, military expert Anatoly Matviychuk told IA Regnum.
“The protection of our military facilities can be carried out both through changing their configuration and location, and through the active operation of electronic warfare systems.
In addition, we may be talking about the unarmed influence of our aviation, which will prevent the passage of American aircraft near our borders and displace them from dangerous flight trajectories for us,” Matviychuk said.
The Ministry of Defense may also create a no-fly zone: drones entering it will be destroyed or actively interfere with their work, Igor Korotchenko believes.
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[Regnum] Russia must respond to the actions of the United States, apparently, it is necessary to start producing intermediate- and shorter-range missiles (INF), President Vladimir Putin said on June 28 at an operational meeting with permanent members of the Security Council.
“Apparently, we need to start producing these strike systems and then, based on the actual situation, make decisions about where, if necessary to ensure our security, to deploy them,” the Russian leader said.
The President drew attention to the fact that the United States not only produces ground-based intermediate-range and shorter-range missile systems (INF), but also brings them to exercises in Europe, in particular to Denmark.
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty has been in force between the United States and Russia since 1987. In August 2019, the United States officially withdrew from the treaty. The document prohibited the production, use, and storage of ground-based ballistic and cruise missiles of intermediate (1,000 to 5,500 km) and shorter (500 to 1,000 km) range, and also applied to missiles with conventional and nuclear warheads.
Following this, the United States also refused to ratify the agreement on adaptation of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe and withdrew from the Open Skies Treaty.
As Regnum reported, in April, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that Moscow would respond by refusing a moratorium on the deployment of intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles (INF) if Washington deploys such systems in any region of the world, including the Asia-Pacific and European directions. Ryabkov noted that Washington’s intention to deploy INF is irreversible.
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[Regnum] The United States intends to continue patrols and drone flights over the international waters of the Black Sea, Deputy Pentagon Spokesperson Sabrina Singh said on June 28.
"We will continue to patrol, conduct sea passage and operate in international airspace and international waters where permitted by law," she said during a briefing.
Singh noted that she had not seen the statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense regarding the increasing frequency of flights of American strategic drones over the Black Sea.
As Regnum reported, on June 28, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the increased intensity of UAV flights indicates the increasing involvement of the United States and NATO countries in the conflict in Ukraine. In addition, flights of American drones significantly increase the likelihood of incidents in the airspace, which creates increased risks of direct confrontation between the alliance and the Russian Federation.
In this regard, Defense Minister Andrei Belousov instructed the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces to take prompt response measures to US provocations over the Black Sea.'
#1
Imagine China patrolling the Gulf of Mexico. It's international waters, remember. Freedom of navigation, missile frigates in easy range of our oil platforms. Would that be viewed as a provocation?
#8
"The United States intends..." Why the United States? Why not NATO? Or Turkey? Why the hell do WE always have to appear to be poking our nose in some explosive part of the world.
Text is cribbed from an announcement by the governor of Sevastpol' Razvozhaev.
Commentary by Russian military journalist is in italics.
[ColonelCassad] Today I signed a decree on admission to capital facilities of all types of ownership during the announcement of the signals "Attention everyone! Air raid siren!" and "Ballistics!"
Let me remind you that last year we had a law that provided for fines for institutions and firms that did not allow people into shelters and coverts from the city register during an alarm.
Now that we have a threat of ballistic missile attacks, the list of premises where you can take refuge during an alarm is expanding.
All enterprises - both state and private - are required to let people into their premises. The exception, of course, will be all restricted facilities.
I appeal to everyone: every person should have the opportunity to hide from danger, no matter where it overtakes them. From an ethical point of view: imagine that you did not let a person in, and he was wounded by shrapnel right next to your store - how will you live with this, knowing that you could have helped him and did not? From a legal point of view: for failure to comply with the decree, legal entities are subject to a fine of 100 to 300 thousand rubles.
The decree was published on the website of the Government of Sevastopol and will come into force in 10 days.
(c) Governor of Sevastopol Razvozhaev
These are generally obvious things, although a little late, they should have been implemented in 2023. But after Uchkuyevka, they reasonably decided that it was enough to convince those who do not understand the obvious.
In addition, 576 temporary shelters for citizens will be erected in the city and Balaklava Bay will be closed at night. The beaches will not be closed.
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[Regnum] Russia will take countermeasures in connection with Japan's plans to conduct military exercises near Russian borders, according to a statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry published on June 28 on the website of the foreign policy department.
“A strong protest was lodged with the Japanese Embassy in Russia in connection with the plans of the Japanese authorities to conduct a series of joint military exercises with Germany and Spain on the island of Hokkaido from July 19 to 25,” the statement said.
The Ministry pointed out to the Japanese side that such provocative military activity involving NATO member countries is absolutely unacceptable. Russia regards the exercises as a potential security threat. The Foreign Ministry also called the policy of the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida 's government irresponsible, as it leads to an escalation of tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, including Northeast Asia.
As Regnum reported, on June 21, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported that the director of the third department of Asia, Lyudmila Vorobyova, at a meeting with the director of the European department of the Japanese Foreign Ministry, indicated that the new package of anti-Russian sanctions adopted by Tokyo was another step towards the complete destruction of relations between the countries. The Russian diplomat called Kishida's policies hostile, noting that his actions had brought bilateral ties to an unprecedented low.
On June 6, President Vladimir Putin said that Russia does not refuse to resume dialogue with Japan after Tokyo changed its position on Ukraine. He emphasized that the Russian side did nothing to complicate bilateral contacts. The head of state also called Japan's position on the Ukrainian crisis biased.
#1
Japan should insist Russia return the northern Kurile Islands to its proper owner -- Japan. That will blow a few minds in a government that now seems determined to create a major war.
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[Regnum] Russia has never interfered in US electoral processes and does not intend to do so now. This was stated on June 28 at a briefing by the press secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov in response to a request to comment on the past election debates between US President Joe Biden and his political opponent Donald Trump.
The Kremlin representative noted that the debate is an internal matter of the United States and therefore Moscow is not going to give any assessment to it.
"We have never interfered in election campaigns. We are not going to do so this time," he said.
Peskov also stressed that the election debates in the US are not an issue on the agenda in Russia.
“We have many issues that are really important for our country, that are relevant for us,” he explained, specifying that Russian President Vladimir Putin is dealing with these issues.
As reported by IA Regnum, the televised debates between Trump and Biden took place on the evening of June 27. During them, the candidates for the post of US President mentioned the Russian leader seven times. At the same time, Trump also mentioned Russia 16 times during the meeting, while Biden did not do so even once.
The former US President also called the conditions for settling the conflict in Ukraine, which were previously put forward by the Russian President, unacceptable. Biden, in turn, made the assertion that after the liberation of Kiev by the Russian Armed Forces, a third world war would allegedly begin.
The Politico newspaper reported on June 27 that a number of representatives of the US Democratic Party began to actively discuss replacing Biden after his failure in the televised debate with Trump. According to the publication, one of the major donors of the Democrats advised the current head of state to end the presidential campaign after this.
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