Jun 9, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine aims to significantly increase its domestic weapons production, with a goal of launching up to 600 missiles and drones daily into Russian territory. This initiative is intended to make Russians "feel the war at home," mirroring the average daily attacks Russia conducts against Ukraine. Zelenskyy also reiterated Ukraine's openness to European participation in future peace negotiations with Russia, emphasizing that such involvement should avoid simple "mediation" and past errors, given the conflict's impact on European security. He further expressed Ukraine's hope for international financial support to establish a contract-based military system, acknowledging the dangers faced by soldiers. Separately, Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded his two-day visit to Pyongyang, where he and North Korean leaders affirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation across various sectors and deepening mutual understanding.

Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

Ukrainian forces conducted multiple strikes against Russian targets on June 8 and 9. In Russia's Belgorod region, an ammunition depot and command posts were reportedly hit. Separately, the "Grushova" oil terminal in Novorossiysk, part of the "Sheskharis" complex, was targeted by drone operators on the night of June 8, causing a fire. On the night of June 9, Ukrainian drones also struck eight to nine electrical substations, two radar stations, a command post, gas infrastructure, and fuel tanks in occupied Donetsk and Luhansk. Meanwhile, Russia launched 155 attack drones at Ukraine on the night of June 8. Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 124 of these, with approximately 20 impacting 17 locations across northern, southern, and eastern regions.

Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода

Between June 7 and 14, Russian forces maintained offensive operations across Ukraine, leading to civilian harm and damage to infrastructure. On June 7, explosions were reported in Russian-occupied Crimea, with fires reportedly affecting oil depots near Kerch and Feodosia. Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed its air defenses intercepted drones over the peninsula. The subsequent day, a drone strike in Konotop, Sumy region, hit a five-story residential building, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. In Kherson, shelling in the Korabelny district wounded a 14-year-old boy, while a separate drone incident damaged balconies of a multi-story building in the Central district. Throughout the week, the Sumy region also faced remote road mining, attacks on civilian transport, and interruptions to essential services like electricity and water. Sources: Suspilne Novyny

Reports from inside Myanmar indicate that the military is compelling men into service, a development that coincides with rebel forces losing territory. Individuals are allegedly being detained and conscripted, sometimes for minor infractions like lacking identification. This forced recruitment is occurring within the context of Myanmar's ongoing civil war, where some individuals are reportedly being made to join the military against their will, having previously avoided involvement with either side. The military's actions are said to be bolstering its ranks while rebel groups face setbacks.

Sources: BBC News — World

Protests erupted in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday evening, June 9, leading to road blockages and vehicles, including a bus, being set alight. These demonstrations followed a knife attack the previous day, Monday, June 8, which reportedly involved a Sudanese refugee. Calls for protests, amplified by far-right figures, circulated after a graphic video of the incident was shared online. In response to the unrest and calls for further demonstrations, the Northern Irish police announced an increased presence across the British province. Sources: Le Monde