Jun 14, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC

Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 110 of 118 Russian drones launched across northern, southern, and eastern regions on June 13, with three reportedly hitting their targets. This occurred after the General Staff reported 193 combat engagements on June 12, including 61 air strikes and over 6,000 drone attacks. Meanwhile, in Kostiantynivka, Ukrainian forces are conducting urban combat against enemy personnel who have infiltrated the city. A battalion commander stated the city is "semi-encircled" due to Russian advances near Chasiv Yar and Berestky. Military experts characterize the situation as "sharply worsened" this month, with one analyst predicting its potential loss to Russia in "June-July." Separately, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant experienced its 19th complete loss of external power on June 10 following an attack on an electrical substation, requiring backup diesel generators, as confirmed by the IAEA.

Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода, Громадське

The G7 summit in Evian is taking place amidst a significant security operation, deploying approximately 16,000 gendarmes and police officers. This extensive "security bubble" encompasses a broad range of specialized units. These include nearly 500 police and gendarmerie motorcyclists, river patrol boats, and 64 squadrons of mobile gendarmes and Republican Security Companies (CRS). Hundreds of investigators, with expertise in anti-cybercrime and anti-terrorism, along with demining specialists and drone pilots, are also part of the deployment. Further support comes from helicopters, specialized police and gendarmerie units, and close to a thousand military personnel, all contributing to the comprehensive security arrangements for the summit. Sources: Le Monde