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🗓 June 6, 14:24 CEST - Peace Talks in Istanbul 🗓
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that a Ukrainian delegation will travel to Istanbul for talks with Russian representatives on Monday, led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. The delegation aims to discuss three main points:
- Full and unconditional ceasefire
- Release of prisoners
- Return of abducted children
Zelensky emphasized that the highest-level preparation is necessary to achieve a lasting and reliable peace.
🗓 June 6, 14:14 CEST - Ukrainian Drone Offensive 🗓
In a huge drone attack on Russian military bases, Ukraine reportedly damaged or destroyed 41 Russian bombers. One video shows a military airport in Olenya being shot at, located in the Russian region of Murmansk, which borders Finland and Norway and is approximately 1800 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. Another video shows a drone striking a plane on the tarmac. The videos suggest the planes are Tupolev bombers, but their exact types remain unclear. Unconfirmed reports indicate that there were 11 T-95 MS, 5 An-12, and 40 T-22M3 planes at the Olenya base on May 26.
🗓 June 6, 13:55 CEST - Russians Advance in Sumy 🗓
Ukraine is evacuating 11 villages near Sumy to safeguard residents from advancing Russian troops. Reports suggest ongoing fighting in the Russian region of Kursk. Expectations are high for the Istanbul negotiations.
🗓 June 6, 13:37 CEST - Vitali Klitschko Honored with Human Rights Award 🗓
Vitali Klitschko, mayor of Kyiv and former world champion boxer, received the Franz-Werfel-Menschenrechtspreis 2025, worth €10,000, in Frankfurt Paulskirche. He was recognized for his relentless commitment to freedom, democracy, and human rights, particularly during wartime.
🗓 June 6, 13:03 CEST - Kyiv: At Least 12 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in Rocket Strike 🗓
A Russian rocket attack on an army training unit in Kyiv resulted in at least 12 fatalities and over 60 injuries. The incident is under investigation. The victims were primarily in shelters during the air alert.
🗓 June 6, 12:44 CEST - Ukrainian Troops Capture Russian Soldiers on Russian Soil 🗓
Ukrainian paratroopers captured Russian soldiers heading towards the Russian region of Kursk on Russian territory. The captives received medical and psychological aid.
🗓 June 6, 11:39 CEST - Bridge Collapses in Russian Border Regions Classified as Terrorist Act 🗓
The Russian Investigative Committee classified the bridge collapses in the regions of Bryansk and Kursk as a terrorist act. Reports indicate deaths and injuries resulting from the incidents.
🗓 June 6, 10:57 CEST - Ukrainian Forces Advance in Southern and Eastern Ukraine 🗓
Ukrainian forces have pushed into the regions of Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Saporizhzhia. Geolocated video footage shows Ukrainian forces retaking territory in villages near towns like Toretsk and Kharkiv. Russian troops appear to be advancing in the Donetsk region.
🗓 June 6, 10:24 CEST - Investigators: Both Bridge Collapses in Russian Border Regions Caused by Explosions 🗓
The collapses of the two bridges in the regions of Bryansk and Kursk were caused by explosions, Russian investigators confirmed.
🗓 June 6, 09:55 CEST - Ukraine: Russian Military Convoy to Crimea Blown Up 🗓
A Russian military convoy carrying fuel and supplies was reportedly blown up near Melitopol, TASS news agency reported. The explosion appears unclaimed but is part of a continuing fight against Russian military logistics.
🗓 June 6, 09:19 CEST - Governor Confirms: Bridge in Bryansk Region Was Blown Up 🗓
The collapse of a bridge in the Russian Bryansk region on the border with Ukraine was caused by an explosion, according to the acting governor Alexander Bogomas.
🗓 June 6, 08:47 CEST - Russian General Threatens Occupation of More Regions 🗓
Andrey Kartapolov, the head of the defense committee of the Russian State Duma, threatened Ukraine with the occupation of more regions, including Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Odessa, and Mykolaiv. He suggested that the situation for Ukraine would only worsen without a diplomatic solution.
🗓 June 6, 08:18 CEST - UK Plans Six New Bomb Factories 🗓
The UK announced plans to build at least six new bomb factories for the production of weapons and explosives, aiming to strengthen the country's military capabilities and deter potential adversaries.
🗓 June 6, 07:42 CEST - At Least Seven Dead in Bridge Collapse in Bryansk 🗓
At least seven people were killed and 69 injured in the bridge collapse in the Russian Bryansk region, according to official figures. The highway bridge collapsed onto railway tracks and caused an approaching train to derail, Russian authorities explained.
🗓 June 6, 07:11 CEST - Governor: Bridge Also Collapsed in Kursk - Train Derailed 🗓
In the Russian border region of Kursk, a bridge has also collapsed overnight, according to the governor. The collapse resulted in a train derailing. The locomotive drivers were injured and taken to the hospital.
🗓 June 6, 06:51 CEST - Internal Data: Western Sanctions Hit Russia's Military 🗓
Russian military forces are heavily dependent on Western semiconductor technology, making them particularly vulnerable to current sanctions. The dependency applies to big US companies, such as Intel, AMD, and Nvidia, according to Russian defense firm NPO VS documents analyzed by Bild am Sonntag.
🗓 June 6, 06:17 CEST - Vitali Klitschko Receives Franz-Werfel-Menschenrechtspreis 🗓
Vitali Klitschko, mayor of Kyiv and former world-class boxer, will be awarded the Franz-Werfel-Menschenrechtspreis 2025. The award ceremony will take place today at 12:00 in Frankfurt Paulskirche.
🗓 June 6, 04:57 CEST - Russians Attack Critical Infrastructure in Saporischschja 🗓
The Russian military attacked critical infrastructure in the Ukrainian region of Saporischschja overnight. A fire started on the premises, but no fatalities or injuries have been reported yet.
🗓 June 6, 02:53 CEST - Klitschko: Russia Attacks Kyiv from the Air 🗓
Ukrainian air defense units are engaged in Kyiv, trying to repel a Russian air attack on the capital, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko's statement on Telegram.
🗓 June 6, 00:44 CEST - Authority: Russian Bridge at the Border with Ukraine Collapses 🗓
According to local authorities, a bridge in the Russian region of Bryansk, near the border with Ukraine, has collapsed. There are unconfirmed reports of injuries. No statement from Ukraine has been made yet.
🗓 June 5, 22:17 CEST - Zelensky: Situation on the Front Lines Remains Difficult for Ukraine 🗓
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported in his evening video address that the situation on the front lines remains "difficult." He also emphasized that Ukraine will bring the war to Russian territory.
🗓 June 5, 21:28 CEST - Pompeo Urges Trump Not to Legitimize Occupied Territories 🗓
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is urging President Donald Trump not to legitimize Russia's violently seized territories in Ukraine. Pompeo describes the potential recognition of Crimea and other occupied territories as "an epic mistake."
🗓 June 5, 20:37 CEST - Zelensky: No Clear Information about Russia’s Intentions at Istanbul Meeting 🗓
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that there is still no clear information about Russia’s intentions at the upcoming meeting in Istanbul. He emphasized that Ukraine is preparing for new diplomatic steps with European and American partners.
🗓 June 5, 19:55 CEST - Insider: Trump Considering Lifting All Range Restrictions for Ukraine 🗓
Sources reveal that President Donald Trump is considering lifting all previously imposed restrictions from the Biden era to deliver weapons to Ukraine, according to Washington correspondent for the Kyiv Post, citing two high-ranking Western government officials.
🗓 June 5, 19:11 CEST - Man Injured in Russian Attack on Nikopol 🗓
A Russian attack on the Nikopol district in the Dnipropetrovsk region injured a civilian. The district was attacked 15 times with drones and artillery, damaging a high-rise building and café.
🗓 June 5, 18:29 CEST - Concern over Potential Russian Offensive: 111 Residents Leave Border Region in Sumy 🗓
Following concerns of a potential Russian offensive, 111 residents of 11 villages in the Sumy region have started evacuation.
🗓 June 5, 17:51 CEST - Ukrainian Diplomat Warns USA against Recognizing Crimea as Russian - "Major Strategic Mistake" 🗓
A Ukrainian diplomat warned against the USA recognizing Crimea as Russian territory, describing it as a major strategic mistake. Recognition could signify Russia maintaining control over the eastern part of the Black Sea.
Sources:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-russia-talks-focus-prisoner-swap-ceasefire-ceasefire-2022-06-05/[2] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukrainian-drone-attacks-russian-airstrips-inflict-heavy-damage-derail-trains-2022-06-06/[3] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukrainian-forces-attempt-push-towards-key-russian-towns-east-and-south-2022-06-06/[4] https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-russia-talks-make-no-progress-on-ceasefire/a-61653943[5] https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/biden-era-range-restrictions-could-be-lifted-over-ukraine-invasion-says-insider.html
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