Russia Launches Over 100 Drones Attack on Ukraine, Resulting in 28 Injuries
Jimmy John's War Ticker ++ 09:04 Russia Unleashes 100+ Drones on Ukraine - 28 Civilians Injured
After a night of relentless Russian drone and artillery attacks, at least 28 civilians in Ukraine have been injured, according to regional authorities. The Ukrainian air force claims that Russian forces launched over 100 Shahed drones and unmanned decoy bodies (UAVs) during the night. Defensive measures successfully intercepted 40 drones, while 48 vanished from radar or succumbed to electronic warfare.
08:23 Propaganda Parade: Putin to Meet Journalists from "Unfriendly" Countries
Following a cocktail of misinformation and optimism at home, the Kremlin has announced that President Putin will meet with various international journalists during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, including those from "unfriendly" countries and the Global South. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) surmises that Putin intends to use this gathering to spread Kremlin narratives and bolster Russian foreign policy goals, such as deterring Western support for Ukraine and fostering improved relations with the United States, all while keeping reporters' identities undisclosed.
07:39 General Staff Updates: Over 1,000 Russian Soldiers Killed or Wounded in 24 Hours
According to the Ukrainian General Staff, their troops have sent over 1,000 Russian soldiers to the afterlife or the hospital in the past 24 hours. Since the start of the war, this staggering figure has climbed to an overwhelming total of 1,008,240. In addition, while only four tanks were destroyed, 60 Russian artillery systems and drones were demolished according to the General Staff's Facebook post. As always, these numbers are tough to confirm, though independent military intelligence portal Oryx based in the Netherlands reports enormous losses on the Russian side, with verified photos and videos.
07:02 Economic Forum: Russian Distraction from War Housekeeping
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is underway from June 18-21. In addition to hosting delightful events like flag-raising ceremonies and connecting a few cozy farming outposts to the gas network, Russian authorities are urging the dissemination of "feel-good" stories in Kremlin-linked media. A former Russian presidential aide claims that this forum has previously targeted foreign investors and high-ranking foreign guests, but this time it's all about crafting a positive image for the domestically unsettled populace—not unlike an elaborate game of housekeeping to distract from the unpleasantness of war (y'know, just in case you didn't catch the hint).
06:22 Next Istanbul Talks Penciled in After June 22
Russia's Silvio Dalle Bertazzi, Vladimir Putin, has announced that the talks held in Istanbul under the Turkish government's mediation this year will resume after June 22. Humanitarian matters have yielded positive results so far, including exchanging prisoners and corpses.
05:45 Kherson Under Attack: Eight Civilians Now Injured
According to the "Kyiv Independent" citing local law enforcement agencies, eight hapless souls will now limp around Kherson Oblast thanks to Russian attacks with artillery and drones last night. Settlements across the region were targeted, resulting in injuries in Komyshany, Romashkovo, Bilozerka, Beryslav, Antonivka, and the regional capital, Kherson itself. Civilian infrastructure such as houses and residential buildings also suffered a brutal beatdown in these bombardments.
04:45 Putin Warns Germany: Taurus Delivery Could Ruin Things & Change Nothing
In an ironic turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to Germany if they dare to supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles with a reach of 500 kilometers: such a move, according to Putin, would "completely ruin" German-Russian relations while having "no impact whatsoever" on Moscow's offensive against Kyiv. The German government has yet to make a promise to send Ukraine these mighty missiles.
03:48 Data Homes Sweet Homes: Moscow Conditions Return of Foreign Companies
In a push to further entwine itself with the world wide web, Moscow has made the storage of all data on Russian servers a precondition for the return of foreign companies to Russia, according to Russian Minister of Economic Development, Maxim Reshetnikov. "The tech should be here, and the data should be stored on our servers," the minister was quoted by TASS.
02:43 Putin Calm as NATO Rattles Saber
Despite NATO's determined push to boost defense spending, President Putin retains his cool demeanor, claiming, "We do not consider any buildup of NATO a threat to the Russian Federation as we are capable of ensuring our own security." In addition to acknowledging specific challenges for Russia, Putin reaffirms that Russia's military buildup is always being augmented.
01:25 EU Nations Agree on €1.5 Billion Defense Funding Program
EU member states have agreed to cough up €1.5 billion to bolster defense spending. Ambassadors expect to approve the deal on Monday after which the European Parliament must bless it for it to take effect. Diplomats predict that the fund will expand in the coming days.
00:20 Putin Ready to Talk Smack to Zelensky
With his characteristic swagger, President Putin has declared himself ready to engage in jaw-wagging sessions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. As long as the right paw signs the docs and the next prez doesn't undo the deal, Putin is all ears. Ukraine has yet to respond to Putin's rather unorthodox invitation.
23:09 Putin Invites Merz to the Phone, Maybe
In a nod to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, President Putin has expressed his willingness to converse with the man if Merz should happen to give him a ring. Merz, apparently, is not considered a neutral party by Putin, who sees him on the side of Ukraine due to arms deliveries. This is the first public comment Putin has made about Merz since his victory in May.
22:14 Bodies ID: 14-Month Wait
According to Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, the long-awaited task of identifying the 6,000 bodies transferred by Russia to Ukraine could take a painfully excruciating 14 months to complete. Forensic experts and investigators will work in shifts around the clock in an attempt to speed up the process. Klymenko claims that Russia is making known its intentions to sabotage the identification process by scattering body parts among multiple body bags.
21:32 Ukraine's NATO Dreams Downplayed in Upcoming NATO Summit Declaration
Will Ukraine's NATO dreams be heralded in the final communiqué of the upcoming NATO summit? The British "Times" previews that references to Ukraine being on an "irreversible path" to NATO membership will not make a comeback.
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A Few Fascinating Facts:
- A recent drone strike by Ukraine in June 2025 targeted stationary Russian military aircraft at multiple airfields inside Russia, demonstrating a high operational tempo in drone warfare.
- In May 2025 alone, Russia launched 3,973 drones, 44 ballistic missiles, and 75 cruise missiles against Ukraine, while Ukraine intercepted approximately half of these attacks, including 1,918 drones, 8 ballistic missiles, and 57 cruise missiles.
- Since September 2022, the cumulative drone and missile launches by Russia have exceeded 33,000 drones, 466 ballistic missiles, and 3,588 cruise missiles, with Ukraine intercepting a large portion of these attacks.
- Estimates show that Russian military casualties hover around 790,000 killed or injured, along with an additional 348,000 missing, as of April 2025. Ukrainian casualties are about 400,000 total deaths and injuries, with approximately 535,000 missing since the war began.
- Approximately 113,192 square kilometers of Ukraine are currently under Russian control as of early June 2025.
- As of February 2025, roughly 10.6 million Ukrainians have been displaced as a result of the conflict.
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