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On Tuesday, July 1, a Su-27 military aircraft crashed in the Nyzhniy Novgorod region of the Russian Federation. According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the Astra Telegram channel with reference to Kremlin media. It is reported that the Su-27 fighter jet crashed near the city of Kulebaky. The two pilots who were on board at the time of the accident managed to eject. Read also: Ukrainian forces shoot down Russia's A-50 aircraft It is claimed that there was no damage on the ground as a result of the crash. As reported by Ukrinform, in early April, a Tu-22M3 strategic…

More than 100 residential buildings were damaged in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia following a nighttime drone strike by Russian forces. Zaporizhzhia City Council Secretary Regina Kharchenko reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "More than 100 houses were damaged as a result of last night’s enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia. Municipal crews and emergency responders have been working since the early hours," she wrote. Emergency services have already boarded up broken windows in four high-rise buildings, and an additional 50 OSB panels were distributed to residents for temporary protection. Read also: Ukrainian defense intelligence disrupts Russian logistics in TOT Zaporizhzhia…

Russian forces have struck the village of Huliaipole in Kamianske district of Dnipropetrovsk region with what are believed to be two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, according to preliminary reports. The Southern Defense Forces of Ukraine reported the incident via Telegram, as relayed by Ukrinform. "Today, July 1, at 9:15, the enemy launched a missile strike at the village of Huliaipole in Dnipropetrovsk region. Preliminary data suggests that two ballistic missiles, likely Iskander-M type, were used," the statement reads. The strike caused severe destruction, including the complete destruction of a cultural center, two stores, and damage to several private homes. There are…

On July 1, Russian troops shelled residential areas of Kostiantynivka located in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, injuring three civilians. This was reported by the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office via Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "On July 1, 2025, for over an hour, the invaders were shelling Kostiantynivka with barrel artillery. Apartment buildings and private homes came under direct fire. As a result of the attack, a 52-year-old woman and her 32-year-old son were injured in their home. Another town resident was wounded on the street," the statement reads. The victims suffered blast-related injuries and shrapnel wounds, and have received medical assistance. Read…

The Defense Intelligences of Ukraine (DIU) announced another successful operation that disrupted Russian logistics on the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region. According to Ukrinform, DIU reported the operation on Facebook and shared related footage. On June 26, 2025, in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region, a railway track was destroyed by an explosion. This section, heavily used by Russian forces for logistics, was paralyzed for over a week. “On July 1, 2025, the Russians restored the sleepers and rails and ran a military freight train, but another railway crash occurred — the enemy locomotive was disabled,” DIU reported.…

Drones operated by Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) struck the Kupol plant in Izhevsk, a key Russian military manufacturer of Tor and Osa air defense systems, as well as drones for the Russian army. This was confirmed to Ukrinform by sources within the SSU. “This morning, long-range SSU drones hit the production and storage facilities of the Izhevsk Kupol Electromechanical Plant located in Udmurt Republic. The target was more than 1,300 kilometers away,” the source reported. At least two direct hits on the plant’s buildings were recorded, followed by a fire at the site. According to the SSU, the Kupol facility…

Russian forces attacked Stepnohirsk community near Zaporizhzhia, injuring utility workers and leaving parts of the area without electricity or communication. Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov reported the incident on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. “By artillery strikes and FPV drones, Russian forces are attempting to destroy the infrastructure of this frontline community. A mobile repair crew came under fire. Their vehicle was damaged, and the workers suffered acoustic trauma,” Fedorov wrote. According to him, two energy workers sustained concussions, a high-voltage transmission line was damaged, and several settlements were left without electricity, internet, or mobile connection. Read…

Combat drone operators from the Prime unit of the 5th Border Detachment of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service have struck Russian positions in the Kursk sector, destroying key enemy assets and personnel. According to Ukrinform, the State Border Guard Service reported the operation and released a corresponding video. “In the Kursk sector, drone operators of the Prime unit of the 5th Border Detachment continue to deliver devastating blows to the enemy. As a result of successful operations, one armored vehicle, three transport vehicles, a mortar position, a drone launch and control site, three bunkers, and five enemy shelters were destroyed.…

The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Major General Andrii Hnatov, has ordered a comprehensive audit of all components involved in countering Russian drones. This was announced by the General Staff on Facebook following a high-level coordination meeting focused on defending against Russian attack UAVs. The meeting was held in line with a decision by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff and directives from Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi. During the meeting, representatives from the Air Force Command, Unmanned Systems Forces, logistics divisions, and other military leadership…

Explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Crimea overnight on July 1st, possibly targeting S-300/S-400 air defense systems and radar stations on the Kerch Peninsula. This was reported by the Telegram channel Krymsky Veter (Crimean Wind), according to Ukrinform. "Between 00:20 and 00:50, explosions were heard in Kerch and Feodosia," the message states. It is noted that on the Kerch Peninsula, the S-300/S-400 air defense systems and radar stations may have been hit. "South of the village of Kurortne in the Leninsky district, on the Sea of Azov, NASA satellites recorded a large fire during the night. There is an…