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Explosions in Kharkiv: strikes on the Osnovyanskyi district, a hearth broke out
Explosions rang out in Kharkiv on the night time of June 11, preliminarily within the Osnovyanskyi district. Strikes had been recorded on condo and personal buildings, a hearth broke out on the web site of certainly one of them.
Moscow stated its troops had crossed into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and had been conducting offensive operations within the area, a declare Kyiv shortly denied as “Russian disinformation.”
Russian troops have been pushing towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast for months, making an attempt to solidify the southern flank to seize Pokrovsk and the remaining components of the adjoining Donetsk Oblast.
Western navy specialists who spoke to the Kyiv Impartial stated it was clear that Russian troops would finally penetrate the southeastern area. However they didn’t count on both aspect to throw “a major quantity of forces” on this sector, because the seize of Donetsk Oblast stays Moscow’s primary goal.
Emil Kastehelmi, an analyst on the Finland-based Black Chook Group, confirmed that geolocation reveals Russian troops entered Dnipropetrovsk Oblast in current days. Russian troops will seemingly advance “no less than considerably” deeper within the coming months, although it received’t change the general dynamic of the entrance line, he added.
Kastehelmi believes that Russian troops may strive advancing northwest from the southern flank of Pokrovsk to encircle town that’s already penetrated from the southern and japanese sides.
“The Russians most likely have understood that in the event that they need to make a correct encirclement menace, they should widen the flanks after which proceed operations close to Pokrovsk,” Kastehelmi advised the Kyiv Impartial.
The Russian Protection Ministry stated on June 8 that its troops had been pushing ahead in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast — a area adjoining to Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts however have thus not seen fight actions. It added that the Russian navy’s ninetieth Guards Tank Division models had reached the western border of Donetsk Oblast and had been thrusting ahead into the commercial Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
The Ukrainian navy instantly denied the declare, saying that the combating continued inside Donetsk Oblast, calling Russia’s claims “disinformation.”
The Ukrainian monitoring venture DeepState has put the proximity of Russian troops to the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast border at about two kilometers, but portray that distance between the regional border and the alleged place of Russian troops as no man’s land.
The Kyiv Impartial requested a remark to the Common Workers of Ukraine’s Armed Forces however has not heard again in time of publication.
Even when militarily not as important, the Russian penetration into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast would imply yet one more Ukrainian area could be now a warzone. It may additionally assist strengthen the Russian negotiation place because the U.S. continues to push each side to carry peace talks to finish the conflict in any respect prices.
"In the event that they [russians] discover a weak spot, they’ll attempt to exploit it.”
Russia had begun its long-expected offensive in April however has solely made restricted beneficial properties since then, moreover opening a brand new entrance within the northeastern Sumy Oblast by occupying plenty of border villages there.
Kastehelmi from the Black Chook Group stated that the Ukrainian protection of Pokrovsk could be compromised if Russian troops are in a position to widen their flanks, which might allow them to deliver their help parts ahead.
“It could possibly imply that they might give you the chance in the summertime to threaten the remaining provide routes to town in a means which makes it much more harmful for Ukrainian models,” Kastehelmi stated.
Kastehelmi added that it will be “an operational success” for Moscow if it is ready to first develop its flank westward towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast after which start attacking northward, whereas additionally constructing on the japanese flank. However he confused that Russian troops haven’t been the most effective at coordinating assaults, even when it seems “doable” on paper.
Jakub Janovsky, a Prague-based navy analyst on the Oryx open-source venture monitoring Ukrainian and Russian gear losses, stated that it seemingly received’t make “any distinction” if Russian troops superior a kilometer or two into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
He added that Russia seems to be persevering with to rely closely on small infantry group assaults, both on foot or bikes, thus reducing the usage of Soviet-era BMP combating automobiles or tanks.
“It appears extra seemingly that Russia will give attention to Donetsk Oblast,” Janovsky advised the Kyiv Impartial.
“However it’s fully doable that in the event that they discover a weak spot, they’ll attempt to exploit it.”
The Kyiv IndependentOleg Sukhov
Normal Workers on the scenario on the entrance: 167 fight clashes, the enemy launched 1264 kamikaze drone strikes
Because the starting of the day, 167 fight clashes have taken place on the entrance. The enemy launched 1264 kamikaze drone strikes and carried out 3620 shellings of Ukrainian troops' positions.
Gross sales supervisor Victoriia Nikishyna was sheltering along with her cat within the stairwell when a Russian drone struck a residential constructing in Kyiv, leaving a number of rooms in her house with out home windows.
“We’re nonetheless holding on. We haven’t totally processed what occurred,” Nikishyna advised the Kyiv Impartial as State Emergency Service crews continued working on the scene.
In latest weeks, Russia has intensified its assaults on Kyiv and different Ukrainian cities. The June 10 strike towards the capital was one of many largest strikes because the starting of the full-scale battle.
The air raid alert in Kyiv lasted greater than 5 hours as repeated explosions rocked the town. A girl was killed, and 4 different folks have been injured within the capital, in accordance with native authorities.
The renewed assault comes only a day after Russia launched a document 499aerial weaponsagainst Ukraine, together with drones and a number of sorts of missiles.
Regardless of the latest uptick in assaults towards the capital, native residents see no want to depart. Trying weary and visibly shaken, Nikishyna didn’t hesitate to elucidate why she was staying in Kyiv.
“That is my favourite metropolis, that is my dwelling, so we select to stay at dwelling,” she mentioned.
Different residents of the broken residential advanced echoed her sentiment. Some cited private causes, however all agreed that leaving wouldn’t assure a greater life.
“My household is right here, my work is right here, my life is right here. You get up by some means, drink your espresso, and maintain going,” mentioned challenge supervisor Yana Hrosheva, who lives within the residential advanced broken by the strike.
Ukraine’s Air Power reported that Russia launched 315 Shahed drones and decoys, together with two North Korean ballistic missiles and 5 Iskander cruise missiles — the bulk aimed toward Kyiv. All seven missiles have been intercepted, 213 assault drones have been shot down, and 64 extra have been neutralized by digital warfare.
Amid the Russian assault, fires broke out in high-rise buildings, properties, automobiles, and warehouses in a number of districts, together with within the broken 25-storey constructing situated in Kyiv’s Obolon district within the historic Kurenivka neighborhood.
On the scene, smoke was rising, and a helicopter was actively extinguishing the hearth.
“I’ve been residing in Kyiv for the previous 16 years. I’ve my dwelling, my job right here. I merely don’t wish to go away all the pieces I’ve constructed behind and go into the unknown,” mentioned Elvira Nechyporenko, who works as a challenge supervisor in a building agency.
IT specialist Oleksii Pashuta recalled that Russian drones had flown close to their constructing a couple of instances earlier than. This time, although, the buzzing grew louder — then got here the explosion. Regardless of the fixed risk, his spouse refuses to depart Ukraine with their son.
“She doesn’t wish to go away as a result of she doesn’t consider life could be higher overseas,” he mentioned.
“She doesn’t wish to go away her dad and mom or me. She’s heard too many tales of households falling aside when separated — so she’s determined to remain.”
For others, the choice to remain can also be considered one of obligation.
“To start with, my husband is a serviceman. I gained’t go away him — a spouse is his assist. Now we have a complete household right here, kids — a lady and a boy — and all of us stand with their father,” mentioned Liudmyla Dobrenko, who lives within the residential space and serves within the Armed Forces.
“We determined that we’ll keep in our nation anyway. We have been born right here, we love our nation.”
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"Some folks can’t transfer independently": Yusov spoke in regards to the situation of Ukrainian troopers launched from captivity
Ukrainian troopers have been returned from Russian captivity in crucial situation. A lot of them have critical accidents, sicknesses and want quick medical help.
Editor's word: This can be a creating story and is being up to date.
Ukraine and Russia carried out one other prisoner trade on June 10, concluding the second section of an settlement reached throughout the latest spherical of peace talks in Istanbul, President Volodymyr Zelensky introduced.
"We proceed the return of our individuals, as agreed in Istanbul," Zelensky wrote on X, confirming the trade with out instantly disclosing the variety of returnees.
"Right now marks the primary stage of the return of our injured and severely wounded warriors from Russian captivity. All of them require quick medical consideration. This is a vital humanitarian act," he added.
The swap marks the second stage of the deal negotiated through the June 2 negotiations in Turkey — the second direct peace dialogue between Kyiv and Moscow since 2022.
Whereas no ceasefire or political breakthrough was achieved, each periods resulted in key humanitarian agreements, together with commitments to trade prisoners of warfare (POWs) and the our bodies of fallen troopers.
We proceed the return of our individuals, as agreed in Istanbul. Right now marks the primary stage of the return of our injured and severely wounded warriors from Russian captivity. All of them require quick medical consideration. This is a vital humanitarian act.
Warriors from… pic.twitter.com/jzQMGTerzZ— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) June 10, 2025
Alongside the prisoner swap, Moscow pledged handy over the stays of 6,000 Ukrainian service members. Zelensky mentioned on June 4 that preparations for the physique repatriation would start after the completion of the prisoner trade.
Tensions briefly flared on June 7, when Russian officers claimed the trade had failed because of Ukraine's actions. Kyiv rejected the accusation, calling it disinformation.
Russia additionally launched a video exhibiting fridges allegedly containing Ukrainian our bodies, which Ukrainian officers mentioned was filmed inside Russia and never at an agreed trade web site.
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/Ggp810DB37
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) June 10, 2025
The most recent trade follows the most important swap of the full-scale warfare, performed between Could 23–25, throughout which 1,000 captives have been launched by all sides. Ukraine has returned over 5,000 prisoners from Russian captivity since March 2022, in accordance with official knowledge.
Kyiv continues to advocate for an "all-for-all" formulation, which might see the return of each captured Ukrainian soldier. Russia has repeatedly refused to just accept such a complete deal.
The Kyiv IndependentAnna Fratsyvir
Amputated limbs, imaginative and prescient issues, abscesses: the Coordination Headquarters spoke in regards to the accidents and ailments of the defenders launched from captivity
A gaggle of troopers with amputations, imaginative and prescient issues and different critical well being issues have been returned to Ukraine. They are going to be supplied with all the required medical help and rehabilitation.
Russian negotiators informed the Ukrainian delegation straight that their so-called "peace memorandum" is an ultimatum Kyiv can’t settle for, President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned in an interview with Hungarian information outlet Valasz On-line revealed on June 10.
"They even informed our delegation: we all know that our memorandum is an ultimatum, and you’ll not settle for it," Zelensky mentioned. "Thus, the query shouldn’t be the standard of the Istanbul format, however what to do concerning the Russians' lies."
Zelensky mentioned Russia's aim is to erode Western assist for Ukraine and extend negotiations whereas persevering with navy aggression.
The remarks observe the second spherical of direct peace talks in Istanbul on June 2, the place the Kremlin submitted its memorandum itemizing circumstances for a ceasefire.
In response to Zelensky, the Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul had a mandate to barter humanitarian issues resembling a ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, and the return of kidnapped youngsters — however not the nation's sovereignty or territorial integrity.
"That is our personal constitutional matter. It’s my job to carry talks on territories — and (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's, who seized them. I can’t talk about my place on this with anybody else," Zelensky mentioned.
Russia's so-called "peace memorandum" calls for that Ukraine acknowledge Russia's annexation of Crimea, in addition to Kherson, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Luhansk oblasts — none of that are totally underneath Moscow's management.
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The Kremlin additionally insists on Ukraine's full navy withdrawal from these areas. Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine's refusal to concede any occupied territory.
"We’ve got additionally mentioned repeatedly that if we obtain ample safety ensures stopping Putin from persevering with the struggle, then we could have time to resolve on territorial points. By diplomatic means, not with weapons," he mentioned.
Different Russian calls for embody Ukrainian neutrality, ending international navy help, recognizing Russian as an official language, granting amnesty for pro-Russian collaborators, and prohibiting international troops, contradicting EU-backed peacekeeping proposals.
Ukraine's counterproposal in Istanbul included an all-for-all prisoner swap, the return of Ukrainian youngsters kidnapped by Russia, the discharge of all civilians held in captivity, and freedom to pursue EU and NATO membership.
Kyiv additionally proposed utilizing frozen Russian property for reconstruction and mentioned it could take into account lifting sure sanctions if a ceasefire is achieved.
Whereas no ceasefire or political breakthrough was achieved, negotiations resulted in key humanitarian agreements, together with commitments to alternate prisoners of struggle (POWs) and the our bodies of fallen troopers.
As Ukraine and the U.S. proceed to push for an unconditional ceasefire, Russia has maintained maximalist calls for and rejected all such proposals.
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed frustration with Moscow's intransigence and rising violence however has but to impose any new sanctions on Russia.
The Kyiv IndependentOlena Goncharova
123 fight clashes on the entrance: the enemy is urgent within the Lyman, Pokrovsky and Novopavlivsky instructions
Because the starting of the day, 123 fight clashes have taken place on the entrance. The best enemy exercise is noticed within the Lyman, Pokrovsky and Novopavlivsky instructions, assaults proceed.
A Russian soldier was seen firing a grenade launcher at a residential constructing in Sudzha, a border city in Russia's Kursk Oblast retaken from Ukrainian forces earlier this yr, in a video revealed by unbiased Russian information outlet Astra on June 9.
Within the footage, the soldier is seen loading a grenade launcher whereas repeatedly shouting "Akhmat! Chechnya!" — a reference to Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov's forces — earlier than firing within the course of a residential space.
The Orthodox Holy Trinity Church stands behind the influence web site, Astra famous.
It’s unclear when the video was filmed. Russian authorities later confirmed the person within the video was a junior sergeant from the 158th navy commandant's workplace.
Kursk Oblast Governor Alexander Khinshtein wrote on Telegram on June 9 that the shot narrowly missed the church and struck a residential constructing. He added that the soldier died in a site visitors accident whereas fleeing from legislation enforcement in early June.
"He’ll reply for his actions in one other court docket: in early June, the junior sergeant died in a site visitors accident," the governor wrote. "This can be a lesson for everybody, no matter faith."
Russian troops retook Sudzha in March, months after Ukrainian forces captured the city throughout the August 2024 cross-border incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast.
The incursion prompted a months-long Russian counteroffensive, backed by North Korean forces, which pressured Ukrainian troops to withdraw from a lot of the beforehand seized territory.
Positioned simply 10 kilometers (round 6 miles) from Ukraine's northeastern border, Sudzha had a pre-war inhabitants of round 6,000.
The Kyiv IndependentKate Tsurkan