Residential building in Kramatorsk shaken by early-morning explosion, claiming life of a child and injuring three others.
In Kramatorsk, a tragic incident occurred at a residential building, claiming the life of a 15-year-old boy. His 13-year-old brother and another 15-year-old sustained severe injuries. A six-year-old boy nearby was lightly hurt. The explosion's exact cause remains under investigation. Kramatorsk lies near the front line in the contested Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine.
Political Developments
- 19:23 Putin's Call with Trump: According to Russian news agencies, Putin discussed renewing negotiations with Ukraine after June 22 during a call with Trump. The US President expressed interest in resolving the Russian-Ukrainian conflict quickly, as reported by Russian media.
- 18:33 Trump-Putin Conversation: Once again, the leaders of the US and Russia held a phone conversation. The focus of the discussion was the volatile situation in the Middle East after mutual attacks between Israel and Iran. Putin also shared updates on talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul on June 2.
- 17:43 Zelensky's Call for Tougher US Tone: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the US to adopt a firmer stance towards Russia, stating that the current dialogue between the US and Russia feels too friendly. He believes that appeasing Russian President Vladimir Putin will not end the war.
- 16:58 Nuclear Power Plant in Kazakhstan: The state-owned Russian nuclear corporation Rosatom will lead an international consortium to build the first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, located in Ulken near the Balchassee.
- 16:22 Military Aid for Ukraine: Zelensky hopes that military aid to Ukraine remains stable despite escalating conflict in the Middle East. However, he fears that the situation in the Middle East could divert aid away from Ukraine.
- 15:41 Zelensky on Putin and Trump: In a Telegram post, Zelensky highlighted the role of the US government in potentially ending the Russian war of aggression, stating, "No one could stop Putin. Only Trump remains."
War Updates
- 14:58 Prisoner Exchange: Ukraine and Russia have exchanged prisoners once again, making this the fourth exchange in a week.
- 14:31 Return of Bodies: The bodies of another 1,200 deceased Ukrainians, including military personnel, have been transferred from Russia to Ukraine.
- 13:58 Fighting in Sumy Region: Ukrainian forces have halted the advance of Russian troops in the northeastern Sumy region. The fightings are concentrated along the border, with Russia having amassed approximately 53,000 soldiers in the region.
- 13:34 Russian Agent Arrested: Ukrainian intelligence has arrested a 42-year-old man from Saporischschja for assisting Russia in coordinating attacks on Ukrainian cities.
- 13:10 Meeting with Trump: Plans for a high-level meeting between Zelensky and Trump at the G7 summit on June 17 have been confirmed.
- 12:49 ISW Publication: The conflict in the Middle East could result in increased revenue for Russia due to Brent crude futures rising by over 5%. Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War believe that this could enable Russia to maintain aggression against Ukraine longer.
- 12:02 Russian Air Defense Active: Russia's air defense reportedly intercepted 66 drones over Russian territory overnight.
- 11:16 Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Chemical Factories: The Ukrainian General Staff has confirmed attacking two Russian factories in the Samara region and the Stavropol Territory to reduce the enemy's capabilities for producing explosives and ammunition.
- 09:55 Attacks on Russian Factories: Ukraine has apparently attacked strategic industrial facilities in Russia using combat drones, targeting the Asot chemical factory in Novocherkassk and a facility near Samara. Damage reports are inconclusive.
- 09:27 high Personnel Losses: Russia has reportedly suffered over 1,130 personnel losses within a single day, according to official Kyiv figures.
- 08:38 Russian Warship Spotted: A Russian warship equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles has been detected in the Black Sea, and no enemy ships are currently present in the Azov Sea.
- 08:09 Renewed Night Attacks: Ukraine's air defense forces have neutralized 43 out of 58 drones that Russia launched since Friday evening, with attacks originating from various locations such as Bryansk, Oryol, Millerovo, Shatalovo, and Primorsko-Achtarsk.
- 07:09 Serial Production of Sapsan Missile: The indigenously developed Sapsan missile has entered serial production after successfully completing combat tests.
- 05:41 Friendly Fire?: A Russian Su-25 jet crashed in the Donetsk region, and rumors suggest "friendly fire" as the possible cause, although this has yet to be confirmed.
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Sources: ntv.de, joh/gut/uzh/dpa/rts/AFP
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