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Dnipro attack death toll rises to seven, combat continues across front lines

Dnipro attack death toll rises to seven, combat continues across front lines

The death toll from Russia's June 29 attack on Dnipro has increased to seven. Ukrainian forces reported 184 combat engagements and approximately 1,350 Russian personnel casualties during the past day.

The death toll from Russia's June 29 attack on Dnipro has increased to seven after a 59-year-old man succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Sixteen individuals remain hospitalized, with seven in serious condition. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian General Staff reported 184 combat engagements across the front lines on June 29, including two missile strikes and 50 aerial bombardments involving 136 guided bombs. Ukrainian forces claimed approximately 1,350 Russian personnel casualties during the past day, alongside the destruction of 71 artillery systems, one tank, six armored combat vehicles, and one air defense system. Total estimated Russian personnel losses now stand at 1,403,550. Separately, on the second anniversary of Russia's withdrawal from Snake Island, Ukrainian military pilots described the 2022 operation to retake it as "scary, low, fast, and very maneuverable."

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

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Tech giants invest in AI, Volkswagen eyes asset sales, and Apple releases early security updates

Tech giants invest in AI, Volkswagen eyes asset sales, and Apple releases early security updates

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly planning substantial investments totaling approximately $520 billion for four new chip factories and an additional $356.36 billion for three AI data centers. Concurrently, Volkswagen is considering selling k

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly planning substantial investments totaling approximately $520 billion for four new chip factories and an additional $356.36 billion for three AI data centers. Concurrently, Volkswagen is considering selling key assets like PowerCo, Traton, or Ducati, following plans to reduce its workforce by 100,000, though this may not fully stabilize the German automaker. Separately, sovereign funds and central banks managing $29 trillion are increasingly focusing on energy assets and expressing growing concerns about the US dollar's future role, according to an Invesco survey. European aluminum producers are urging Brussels to close a loophole that permits sanctioned Russian aluminum to enter the EU market via third countries. Additionally, Apple has accelerated the release of software updates due to the threat of AI-powered cyberattacks, deploying security patches earlier than anticipated. Sources: Forbes Ukraine

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