❗️At night, the Defense Forces of Ukraine carried out a massive attack on the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Fires were recorded at the Tavriyska Thermal Power Plant (TPP), a gas distribution station near the village of Zhuravlivka in the Simferopol district, and an oil and gas storage facility belonging to the «TES» company.
There is also a fire in the area of the bridge near Henichesk that leads to Crimea.
Every day, including today and in the coming days, please pay attention to air-raid alerts. We understand who we are dealing with and what Russia is counting on. Instead of peace, they choose missiles. They have no other cards left. We must rely on our own strength and vigilance. Please stay safe.
From President Zelenskyy’s address.
☠️Route T0508: Two-kilometer killzone between Pokrovsk and Hryshyne, - 7 Corps of DSHV
This short section of the route has become a real "death road" for the Russians.
❗️Over the past 50 days, Ukrainian UAV pilots have eliminated about 100 occupiers on this section.
🇺🇦🇵🇱 After negotiations between Ukraine and Poland, the Polish side agreed to abandon the planned decision to suspend the registration of buses at the Shehyni-Medyca checkpoint for entry into Poland for the summer period due to repairs.
🚫 Armyansk authorities have closed the pedestrian bridge to traffic.
Two pipes supplying water to the city cross the pedestrian bridge. They were severely damaged by shrapnel, according to Crimean Wind.
❗️German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sharply criticized AfD deputies in the Bundestag for laughing while he was speaking about Ukraine’s four-year defense.
He accused them of traveling to Moscow “for champagne receptions” and recalled the visit by AfD spokesman Markus Fronmaier to St. Petersburg, where he met with Putin’s advisor and the head of Gazprom, despite a ban by the German Foreign Ministry.
❗️At 🇷🇺Tatneft gas stations across Russia, a restriction has been introduced — only 20 liters of gasoline per person.
This has already been noticed in St. Petersburg, Ulyanovsk, Nizhnekamsk, and other cities. The reason is today’s strike on the Taneko oil refinery (which belongs to Tatneft).
🇺🇦🇫🇷 Ukraine and France are discussing strengthening Ukraine's air defense system, including the accelerated procurement of radars and an additional supply of Aster-30 long-range missiles for the SAMP/T air defense system.
These issues were discussed by Defense Minister Fedorov and French Minister of the Armed Forces.
Radars are a key element of the air defense system, as they ensure the timely detection and tracking of targets.
Therefore, Ukraine expects to expedite their procurement through an EU loan by the end of this year.
Aster-30 missiles for the SAMP/T systems, capable of effectively countering air and, depending on the modification, missile threats, including ballistic missiles, remain an urgent priority.
The parties also separately discussed the possible supply of the SAMP/T NG, a new version of the Franco-Italian medium- and long-range system.
Furthermore, the discussion focused on expanding industrial cooperation: increasing drone production as part of Ukrainian-French cooperation and the possible localization of French weapons production in Ukraine.
❗️Overnight, Ukrainian drones struck the Tolyattikauchuk plant in Tolyatti (Samara region) — one of Russia’s largest producers of synthetic rubber and high-octane fuel additives, which are critically important for military logistics.
Ukraine is transforming its Defense Forces to strengthen our military, preserve our people, and maintain our technological edge.
Clearer contracts. Higher pay. Guaranteed temporary discharge after service. Better support for those on the front line. More flexibility, accountability, and effectiveness across the force.
This is a systemic reform built around one goal: a stronger military capable of stopping the enemy and forcing Russia toward a just peace.
In the High North, experience matters 🛡️
Norwegian 🇳🇴 forces train NATO Allies to operate, move and work together in Arctic conditions, strengthening readiness across the Alliance.
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