Ukraine

War in Ukraine

Russian Losses in Ukraine: 1,014,650 Troops Out of Action as of June 25

Daily updates from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) regarding frontline developments and casualty figures amidst Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

By Kyiv Post

June 25, 2025

Ukraine

EXPLAINED: Ukraine’s Deputy PM Hit with Corruption Suspicion Notice – What We Know

Here’s what to know about the corruption probe against Ukraine’s Minister of Unity Oleksiy Chernyshov – one of the highest-ranking officials yet to face such allegations.

By Sergii Kostezh

June 25, 2025

Europe

OPINION: Russia’s Drones Campaign Part of Its Hybrid Warfare Strategy

Moscow has intensified strikes on Ukraine’s cities and civilian infrastructure in an effort to harm its citizens’ morale by disrupting daily life – a classical hybrid warfare tactic.

By Maksym Beznosiuk

Updated: June 30, 2025

Drones

Norway Brings Naval Drone Production to Ukraine in Major Black Sea Defense Boost

Norway will build uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) in Ukraine using Kongsberg technology to strengthen Kyiv’s defense against Russia’s Black Sea fleet.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

June 25, 2025

Zelensky

Dutch Prime Minister and King Welcome Zelensky Amid NATO Summit

Zelensky visited The Hague, secured Dutch drone support, addressed parliament on Russian aggression, and urged unity and defense investment.

By Michiel Hilgeman

June 25, 2025

NATO

Polish President Says NATO Must Boost Defense Spending as ‘Russian Imperialism Has Returned’

Duda said that if a move to raise NATO spending targets is confirmed “it will be a groundbreaking decision, a historic one.

By TVP World

June 25, 2025

Drones

Russia Hits Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia in Overnight Drone and Missile Strikes

Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia overnight, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure in multiple residential areas.

By Kyiv Post

June 25, 2025

UK and Ukraine Launch Joint Drone Production Program to Boost War Effort

Defense Minister Umerov said that the agreement had been reached during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to London.

By TVP World

June 25, 2025

Featured

Drones

‘They Ran Like Rabbits’ – Ukrainian Spec Ops Wipes Out Russian Assault Group, Captures Wagner Fighter

Ukrainian special forces troops eliminated a Russian assault group in the Pokrovsk sector, capturing a Wagner fighter who initially pretended to be dead.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

June 25, 2025

War in Ukraine

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 24, 2025

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on June 24, 2025

By ISW

June 25, 2025

Odesa

Russian Missiles Slam Dnipro: Train, Schools, Hospitals Hit, Dozens Killed, Over 300 Injured

Social media on Tuesday posted videos taken on board train number 52 showed the moment the missile hit close to the train with fragments hitting a smiling woman as she took a selfie.

By Kyiv Post

Updated: June 27, 2025

War in Ukraine

Russian Forces Expanding Their Use of Motorcycles

As heavy machinery becomes an easy target for Ukrainian drones along the front lines, Moscow’s military also may leverage two-wheelers in “future wars” against NATO, think-tanks says.

By ISW

June 25, 2025

Zelensky

‘You’re Among Friends’– NATO, EU Leaders Huddle With Zelensky Ahead of Trump Meeting

Zelensky joined his colleagues for dinner at the Alliance’s annual summit, where European leaders assured him that they have ‘finally awakened’ on defense, while Trump casts doubt on his NATO pledge.

By Alex Raufoglu

June 25, 2025