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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of June 27, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Short-range drone attacks have become one of the deadliest threats to civilians in Ukraine’s front-line regions, killing at least 395 people and injuring 2,635 between February 2022 and April 2025, according to a new bulletin by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine.

⚡️Netherlands, Belgium hand over 2 minehunters to boost Ukraine’s naval defenses. The official handover ceremony took place earlier in Belgium, but was disclosed only later due to security concerns.

During the night, Russia launched an air attack on Ukraine, using 371 aerial threats, including over 200 Shahed-type drones, decoys, two Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missiles, and six Kalibr cruise missiles. Shot down: 359/363 Shahed/decoy drones 0/2 Kinzhal Kh-47M2 ballistic missiles 6/6 Kalibr cruise missiles

⚡️Update: Death toll in Russian June 24 attack on Dnipro rises to at least 21, more than 300 injured. Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Serhii Lysak reported on June 27 that the death toll in Dnipro rose to 21. Earlier, the governor said that more than 300 people were injured in the attack.

⚡️Anti-corruption agencies seek Ukrainian deputy prime minister’s suspension as pre-trial restriction. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov was officially named a suspect on June 23 in what Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau called a "large-scale" illegal land grab case.

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Ukraine has halted Russia's advance in Sumy Oblast, stabilizing the front line; Ukraine has brought home a group of soldiers released from Russian captivity; and more.

⚡️Ukrainian drones strike Russian S-400 air defense system in occupied Crimea, HUR says. The attack damaged "critical and expensive components" of Russia's S-400 Triumph air defense system, including two 92N2E radars, two 91N6E radars, and an S-400 launcher.

⚡️EU extends sanctions against Russia. The announcement comes amid fears that Hungary, one of the bloc's most Kremlin-friendly member states, would attempt to block the sanctions extension.

⚡️Trump wants to slash war crimes investigation funds, Reuters reports. One of the groups targeted for termination is Global Rights Compliance, which gathers evidence of Russian war crimes across Ukraine, including torture and sexual violence.

⚡European companies shipping critical missile parts to Russia, Zelensky tells EU. "Some European companies are still sending critical components to Russia. These end up in missiles and other weapons used to kill us, kill Ukrainians."

⚡️Ukraine to receive $46 million for repairs to Chornobyl sarcophagus after Russian strike. A Russian Shahed-type drone struck the New Safe Confinement over Chornobyl's destroyed 4th reactor on February 14.

"Putin has protected himself in this war by separating the direct effects of the war from the majority of the Russian population," Karolina Hird, Russia deputy team lead at the Institute for the Study of War, told the Kyiv Independent.

⚡️Hungary blocks EU statement backing Ukraine’s accession talks at Brussels summit.

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Russian forces carried out an airstrike on a residential area in Kherson district. One person was killed and another injured as a result of the bombing. Residential neighborhoods in the city of Kherson were also hit. A two-story residential building and an outbuilding were partially destroyed.

⚡️Over 20,000 Russian soldiers prosecuted for refusing to fight in Ukraine, media reports. As of late May, Mediazona had documented 20,538 such cases since September 2022 (when the Kremlin announced a first wave of partial mobilization) compared to 10,025 cases reported as of June 2024.

"Her strength is her mind. Her choice is Khartiia." With the new campaign, Khartiia Brigade says its hope is to change the situation, in particular by updating internal practices to better integrate women into units.

⚡️Russian court convicts 184 Ukrainian POWs captured in Kursk Oblast of terrorism, Mediazona reports. A Russian military court has convicted 184 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) captured in Kursk Oblast of acts of terrorism, Mediazona reported on June 25.

⚡️ Taking lessons from Ukraine war, Trump's US defense budget prioritizes drones, missiles. The budget includes increased investment in small drones, a response to their proven battlefield value in Ukraine.

⚡️ Orban claims 95% oppose Ukraine's EU accession in disputed Hungary referendum. The poll, promoted by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government, has drawn criticism over its credibility and turnout.

⚡️ '50,000 Russian troops pinned down' — Ukraine halts advance in Sumy Oblast, summer offensive 'faltering,' Syrskyi says. "This year's wave of the enemy's 'summer offensive' from Russian territory is faltering," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.

⚡️ North Korea likely to send more troops to Russia by August, South Korea says. Pyongyang has already begun recruiting soldiers for deployment to Russia, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.

Early intelligence suggests Iran’s uranium largely intact, European officials say https://on.ft.com/46c4UCH

⚡️Ukraine, Council of Europe sign historic agreement to establish tribunal on Russian aggression. Ukraine & the Council of Europe signed a landmark agreement to establish a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression, aimed at prosecuting Russian leadership for the full-scale invasion.

More than three years into Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, many Western cultural institutions that had distanced themselves from Russian artists as a gesture of solidarity with Ukraine are now reversing course.

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the NATO summit; The two leaders discussed the purchase of American air defense systems as well as the potential for co-production of drones; and more.

After a high-level U.S. visit to Belarus led to the release of 14 prisoners, observers have been left wondering what autocrat Alexander Lukashenko may have secured in return.

⚡️NATO allies surprised by Rubio's inconsistency on Russia sanctions, POLITICO reports. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio surprised NATO allies with conflicting messages on Russia sanctions, delivering a tougher stance in private than in his public remarks, POLITICO reported on June 26.

NEW: President Trump stated that Russia may have territorial ambitions beyond Ukraine – consistent w/ ISW's long-held assessments that Russia is preparing for a future conflict w/ NATO & setting conditions to justify future aggression against non-NATO former Soviet Union states. isw.pub/UkrWar062525

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⚡️At least 23 killed, more than 300 injured in Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine over past day. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russian forces launched 71 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys from multiple directions. Ukraine's air defenses destroyed 52 of them.

⚡️'Crushing' Russia with sanctions would jeopardize Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says. "If we did what everybody here wants us to do, and that is come in and crush them with more sanctions, we probably lose our ability to talk to them about the ceasefire and then who's talking to them?" Rubio said.

⚡️ UK to buy Ukraine weapons with frozen Russian asset proceeds. The move represents the U.K.'s first direct use of Russia-linked funds to buy weaponry for Kyiv.

⚡️NATO allies set new defense spending target at 5% of GDP by 2035, reaffirm support for Ukraine. The leaders also reaffirmed support for Ukraine, stating that direct contributions to Ukraine's defense and industrial capacity will be counted toward the 5% total.

⚡️ Donetsk Oblast city ‘on brink of humanitarian catastrophe,’ governor says as drones cripple infrastructure. "The Russians are trying to fully control all movement in the city using their drones," a military spokesperson told the Kyiv Independent.

Financial Times, citing Ukrainian intelligence, reports that Russia has stockpiled over 13,000 missiles and is capable of producing up to 200 more each month. www.ft.com/content/ac24...

⚡️'It's possible' — Trump on Putin's territorial ambitions beyond Ukraine.

In a rare public sign that all is not well in Russia, two high-ranking Moscow officials last week issued separate warnings about the state of the country's economy. Experts say that the statements are likely accurate.

⚡️Trump signals support for sending more Patriot missiles to Ukraine. "They (Ukraine) do want to have the anti missiles. As they call them, the Patriots, and we're going to see if we can make some available," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

⚡️Putin to skip BRICS summit in Brazil due to ICC arrest warrant.

❗️Russia launched the A7A5 cryptocurrency in Kyrgyzstan to bypass sanctions, with over $9B in transactions, FT reports. Created by Promsvyazbank (defense-linked) & fraudster Ilan Shor, it enables global payments for a sanctioned Russia.

⚡️'You can count on us' — EU reiterates support for Ukraine at NATO summit. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the EU's ongoing support for Ukraine at a NATO summit in The Hague on June 24.

⚡️'Treasonous' — Trump, Witkoff slam intel leak undermining US strikes on Iran, insist nuclear targets 'obliterated.' "It goes without saying that leaking that type of information, whatever the information, whatever side it comes out on, is outrageous. It's treasonous," Steve Witkoff said.

These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of June 25, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

⚡️'Something unknown' hits key Russian drone facility in Taganrog, Ukrainian official says. "Something unknown flew into the Atlant-Aero plant in Taganrog," Andrii Kovalenko said. "This is an important node in the Russian military-industrial complex."

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Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Moscow has launched 28,743 Shahed-type drones at Ukraine — with 2,736, or roughly 9.5%, fired in June 2025 alone, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a speech to the Dutch Parliament in The Hague.

⚡️Council of Europe, Ukraine to sign accord on June 25 to set up Russian aggression tribunal. The move marks a milestone in international efforts to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin and other senior officials accountable for launching the full-scale war against Ukraine.