Zelenskyy confirms Belarusian transponders offline; Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia; Trump's stance shifts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that transponders in Belarus, previously used to guide Russian strikes, ceased functioning on June 22, though it remains unclear if they were dismantled.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that transponders in Belarus, previously used to guide Russian strikes, ceased functioning on June 22, though it remains unclear if they were dismantled. This follows earlier reports of no Russian drone activity near the Belarusian-Ukrainian border. Meanwhile, Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia's central beach with a guided aerial bomb, injuring six people, including three children. Separately, media reports indicate a shift in former US President Donald Trump's position on the conflict, with sources suggesting he privately urged President Zelenskyy to act more boldly towards Russia, reportedly influenced by recent Ukrainian successes.
Sources: Радіо Свобода, Громадське, Українська правда
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Earlier coverage
- Jun 24, 2026, 09:30 PM UTCDenmark supplies more long-range artillery as Ukraine targets Crimea and US assesses war progress
- Jun 24, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCDenmark sends more long-range shells as Ukraine reports Russian losses and US sees war being won
- Jun 24, 2026, 08:30 PM UTCDenmark pledges long-range artillery as Ukraine reports operational successes
- Jun 24, 2026, 08:00 PM UTCUS State Department assesses Ukraine is winning war as Belarusian transponders cease operation
- Jun 24, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCZelenskyy confirms Belarusian transponders inactive; Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia beach
- Jun 24, 2026, 06:00 PM UTCBelarusian transponders for Russian drones reportedly inactive since June 22