New doctoral research reveals the significant role of Finnish trainers in helping newly independent Estonia establish its defense forces in the 1990s.

Ukraine's Defense Forces reported 233 combat engagements with Russian troops on August 6, with the most intense fighting concentrated in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.

Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) has apprehended an online agitator in Cherkasy who was denying Russia's armed aggression and discrediting Ukraine's Defense Forces.

Ukrainian air defense forces successfully shot down 66 Russian drones, while cleanup efforts continued in two districts of the Kyiv region following a recent Russian ballistic missile strike.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are planning to set up voting stations in hostile territories, including Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, to allow soldiers to cast their ballots in the upcoming October election.

Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders engaged in 226 combat engagements along the front lines, with the heaviest fighting reported in the Kostiantynivka sector.

Since the beginning of the day, Russian forces have launched 51 attacks against the positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces, with the Kostiantynivka direction remaining the most intense area of fighting.

Ukraine's Defense Forces reported 193 combat clashes with Russian troops over the past 24 hours, with the most intense fighting concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector.

Air defense forces shot down 195 of the 255 drones used by the Russian army to attack Ukraine on the night of July 31. Enemy drones struck 14 locations.

Ukraine's defense forces have changed their tactics for long-range drone strikes deep inside Russia, shifting from mass attacks on oil refineries to more precise strikes against critical, hard-to-replace targets.

General Martin Herem, former commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, stated that the long period of peace in Western Europe after WWII left its officer corps unprepared for modern warfare, a reality exposed by the Ukraine conflict.

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has codified and approved the Inguar-4 armored recovery vehicle for use by the Ukrainian Defense Forces, designed for rapid evacuation of various armored vehicles.

Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck an export terminal in Russia's Rostov region, located 250 km from the front line, as well as oil facilities in the Yaroslavl region and the Udmurt Republic.

On the night of July 26, the Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted strikes on a Chornomornaftogaz facility and a ground-based relay station used for controlling combat drones in temporarily occupied Crimea.

The United Kingdom's military is set to acquire AR5 unmanned reconnaissance systems, which have undergone testing by Ukraine's Defense Forces during the ongoing conflict with Russia.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that defense forces successfully struck a tanker, a pontoon bridge, and other Russian military targets during the night of July 22-23.

Over the past 24 hours, on July 22, 261 combat engagements were recorded between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the front lines, with Russian forces intensifying their attacks on the Pokrovsk sector.

The Israeli Defense Forces are reportedly considering acquiring anti-submarine aircraft in response to the growing threat posed by the Turkish navy, which operates a significant fleet of diesel-electric submarines.

The Israeli Defense Forces have confirmed the construction of a massive sand barrier, spanning over 23 kilometers, dividing Gaza, following the emergence of satellite imagery.

Ukrainian defense forces reported 217 combat engagements with Russian troops along the frontline over the past day. The intense fighting continues as the conflict progresses.

Israel has passed a new law exempting Haredi Jews from mandatory service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). This decision has significant implications for Israeli society and politics, sparking debate and controversy.

Poland's Cyber Defense Forces reported a cyber incident involving unauthorized access to a soldier's official email account, stating it occurred due to a targeted social engineering attack.

The Israeli Defense Forces have opened 57 criminal investigations into the deaths of Gaza citizens and a Lebanese detainee in military custody during the war, but none have resulted in indictments.

Serhiy Koretsky has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine. He announced that his primary focus will be on fully equipping the Ukrainian defense forces and significantly developing the country's defense industry.

Soldiers from the Hungarian Defense Forces took part in the traditional military parade in Paris on July 14, marking France’s National Day.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are actively engaged in Bint Jbail, working to dismantle Hezbollah's terror infrastructure within weeks, amidst calls for withdrawal.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has revealed the operational orders that initiated the Second Lebanon War and expanded operations towards the Litani River. Additionally, the IDF located the Hezbollah position responsible for wounding spokesperson Effie Defrin during the conflict.

The Estonian Defense Forces will admit 700 conscripts this year, a third of the usual number, to prioritize updated training for professional service members.

The Hungarian Defense Forces have completed their fleet of Leguan 2HU bridge-laying systems for Leopard 2 tanks with the delivery of the third unit to the 1st Armored Brigade.

Oleksandr Vernihorov, a television cameraman from Dnipro serving in Ukraine's Defense Forces, was killed while fighting on the Kharkiv front.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is assessing allegations of war crimes committed in Gaza by an Australian citizen serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Claims against the IDF battalion include the deliberate targeting and destruction of residential buildings in 2023 and 2024 without military justification.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has officially approved the domestically manufactured 'Talion' unmanned aerial system for deployment within the country's Defense Forces units.

Ukraine's Air Defense Forces successfully neutralized a Russian Kh-59 missile and 130 drones during an overnight attack. This action prevented significant damage from the aerial assault.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has introduced an upgraded Hummer vehicle, featuring a "first of its kind" turbo system, with significant internal changes to its performance.

Ukraine was subjected to an overnight attack by 108 Russian drones. Air defense forces successfully intercepted 82 of them, though several strikes were recorded and the attack was ongoing.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense is preparing to procure a substantial new batch of 155mm artillery shells, intended to bolster the country's Defense Forces.

Brig.-Gen. Yael Grosman states that the Israel Defense Forces views space as the next battlefield, with the military actively developing capabilities in AI, cyber, and electronic warfare for future conflicts.

An Israeli Defense Forces helicopter transporting President Isaac Herzog was forced to make an unplanned emergency landing after colliding with a bird.

Japan has denied China's claim that its Self-Defense Forces (SDF) harassed a Chinese aircraft carrier group. Tokyo rejected the accusation, maintaining its position on the incident.

Ukraine's Defense Forces are conducting active operations in the Oleksandrivka direction, aiming to seize tactical initiative and force Russian troops onto the defensive in specific sectors of the front.

Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 96 clashes across the front lines, including 22 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, as Russia continues a large-scale offensive campaign in eastern Ukraine.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have expanded their control to approximately 70% of the Gaza Strip, with the Southern Command preparing for subsequent operational steps. This expansion has led to a continuous displacement of residents.

Ukraine's defense forces claim their drones have struck over 800,000 Russian assets since the beginning of 2026, with all strikes confirmed in military reports.

Ukraine's Defense Forces are actively working to prevent a potential threat from Belarus, which could become real if approximately 70,000 Russian troops are concentrated there, according to Pivnenko.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has stated that a significant majority, 95%, of the drones acquired for its defense forces are produced within Ukraine.

A court has sentenced a Russian military intelligence agent, who was exposed in the Zaporizhzhia region last July, to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for passing information on Defense Forces to the GRU.

The Ukrainian government has approved a new procedure to license defense technologies developed within the Defense Forces, ensuring that at least 25% of license funds go to the military authors of these innovations.

Finland's defense forces are purchasing GBU-53 SDB II glide bombs to equip their F-35 fighter jets. This acquisition enhances the capabilities of Finland's new air fleet.

Ukrainian Defense Forces reported 237 combat engagements with Russian invaders on the front line yesterday, June 16.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has officially authorized the use of 1,000 different types of weaponry by its defense forces since the beginning of 2026.

Soldiers from the Hungarian Defense Forces Medical Center have begun their mission in Estonia as part of the multinational NATO military exercise Vigorous Warrior 2026, testing their skills in challenging weather conditions.

Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled five Russian attacks in the Sumy region. This year, the number of destroyed Russian military vehicles has significantly increased, indicating a slight rise in enemy troop presence near the border.

Ukrainian air defenses shot down 114 out of 147 Russian drones launched in an attack, while Ukraine also targeted Russian ground relay stations and a drone launch site in Crimea and occupied territories.

Finland's decisions to close parts of its airspace during Ukrainian drone attacks will not lead to changes in the readiness of the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF). Air Force Chief of Staff Col. Fredi Karu confirmed that Estonia's readiness remains unaffected.

Japan is preparing to integrate AI into the command-and-control systems of its Self-Defense Forces, partnering with Palantir as part of a broader military modernization effort.

An unprecedented conflict has reportedly erupted in Israel between the political leadership of the security system and the command of the Israel Defense Forces, according to local media.

Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 27 enemy assaults in the Pokrovsk sector, with a total of 234 clashes recorded along the front lines.

Ukrainian Security Service and Defense Forces conducted strikes on an aircraft plant in Yevpatoriia, temporarily occupied Crimea, and infrastructure at Taman Port in Russia's Krasnodar region.

Ukraine's Defense Forces have denied Russian Ministry of Defense claims regarding the alleged capture of the village of Nova Sich in the Sumy region.

Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters announced that 20 Russian soldiers have been taken into captivity after surrendering to the Defense Forces for a second time.

Over the past day, hundreds of combat clashes occurred between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the Pokrovsk sector remaining one of the most intense combat zones. Separately, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a brief conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, observations from a gym in the Bahamas were reported.

The Finnish Defense Forces are restricting air and sea movement in the Eastern Gulf of Finland, citing possible drones as the reason for the precautionary measures.

The Israeli Defense Forces have increased their deployment in the West Bank to 26 battalions in response to a sharp rise in violence, with the duration of the deployment under reassessment.

The Israeli Defense Forces reportedly shot down an unarmed Hezbollah drone equipped with a camera in southern Lebanon.

More than 120 new lieutenants, graduates of the Junior Officer Commanders' Training, took the Lithuanian officer's oath in Kaunas, joining the country's defense forces.

Israeli defense forces have detained several civilians who attempted to illegally cross into Syrian territory. This incident is part of a series of such attempts by Israeli citizens.

A potentially Russian rocket has been discovered in Vardø, Northern Norway, with the Norwegian Armed Forces stating that Russia has conducted various testing activities near the Norwegian border and the object could be dangerous.

Ukrainian defense forces have successfully struck a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet and a Pantsir-S1 air defense system at an airfield in Russia's Kursk region. Video evidence reportedly confirms the attack.

Units of the unmanned systems of the Defense Forces have successfully struck more than 1 million confirmed enemy targets since the beginning of 2026.

Following an Iranian attack that saw shrapnel land in Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have indicated a shift to a war footing and readiness to strike back.

Ukraine's Defense Forces recorded 249 combat engagements with Russian troops across the front line over the past day, with the Pokrovsk sector experiencing the most intense fighting.

The Russian army has launched 100 attacks on Ukrainian Defense Forces positions since the beginning of the day, with main efforts concentrated on the Pokrovsk direction.

Ukrainian air defense forces successfully intercepted five Russian missiles and 115 drones during an overnight assault targeting the northern, eastern, and southern regions of the country.

The number of attacks on Zaporizhzhia has recently increased, with defense forces struggling to destroy all incoming drones and unmanned aerial vehicles.

On July 14, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 203 combat engagements with Russian invaders, with the most intense fighting reported in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk sectors.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir, chief of defense forces, at Ankara Airport as Munir began his visit to Türkiye.

The Harju District Court in Estonia is scheduled to review a request in August for the conditional early release of Denis Metsavas, a 45-year-old former Estonian Defense Forces major. Metsavas was previously convicted of treason and cooperating with Russian military intelligence.

The IDF provides support to 'Olim' (immigrant) soldiers who come to Israel from abroad, driven by Zionism and a desire to contribute to the country and its defense forces.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are investigating reports of gunfire near Kiryat Arba, close to Hebron, with troops searching the area for suspects.

The Finnish Defense Forces closed a sea area near Kotka for several hours, leaving ferry passengers and cottage residents stranded at the dock. A ferry captain described such restrictions as common during the summer.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is planning a massive NIS 130 billion buildup, which includes acquiring more fighter jets, refueling aircraft, attack helicopters, naval vessels, armored vehicles, advanced weapons production, and a space project.

A total of 268 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded along the front line on July 3.

Ukraine's Defense Forces reported destroying 2,074 Russian artillery systems in June, marking the highest monthly losses for Russia's artillery throughout the war.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), in coordination with other defense forces, conducted strikes on the Nizhny Novgorod Oil Refinery and the Starolikeyevo oil pumping station in Kstovo, Russia.

Since the beginning of the day, the Russian army has attacked the positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces 73 times, with the most active sectors being Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka.

A militant from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic (LPR) has been sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment for participating in battles against Ukraine's Defense Forces. This verdict was delivered by a court in Ukraine.

Two out of five women experience harassment during their military service in Finland, prompting the Conscript Union to demand the Defense Forces take the issue seriously, though the Defense Forces state they do not perceive a 'massive problem'.

The Israel Defense Forces announced the killing of Walid Haniyeh, identified as the nephew of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and a deputy commander involved in the October 7 attacks.

Ukraine's Defense Forces reported a total of 232 combat clashes with Russian invading forces across the frontline on June 24, indicating ongoing intense fighting.

Following drone strikes by Ukraine's defense forces, Russia has concentrated a significant number of air defense systems in Moscow and around the Kerch Bridge area, according to Ukraine's Defence Intelligence.

The Israel Defense Forces are rapidly expanding their autonomous ground fleet, including robotic bulldozers and hybrid drone-rovers, to enhance operations on the frontlines.

The Estonian Defense Forces held its annual parade in Rapla on Tuesday, June 23, to commemorate Victory Day.

Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully destroyed 18 enemy tanks during a single special operation.

The Russian army has attacked the positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces 44 times since the beginning of the day, with occupiers pressing hardest on the Kostiantynivka, Huliaipole, and Pokrovsk directions.

Ukraine's Defense Forces are actively working to disrupt enemy logistics, with the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) playing a key role, particularly in temporarily occupied Crimea.

A report indicates that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are considering transferring control of an underground Hezbollah compound to the Lebanese army. This move is seen as a potential test of Lebanon's willingness and capability to act against Hezbollah.

Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) troops have reportedly cornered 30 Hezbollah terrorists within a kilometer-long tunnel network in Tebnit, engaging in combat both above and below ground.

The UK is reportedly nearing the testing phase for new low-cost, long-range missiles, which it plans to test with Ukraine and subsequently provide to its defense forces.

Ukrainian Defense Forces have reportedly struck railway bridges and other targets in Crimea. The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed these strikes.

Danish authorities have confirmed the presence of drones over Denmark, but the exact origin of these unmanned aerial vehicles remains undetermined following an investigation by the defense forces.

The Israel Defense Forces announced that a program for women to serve in tank units will commence in November, potentially forming a single company of female-crewed tanks.

Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 97 out of 119 drones launched by Russian troops in attacks that began on the evening of June 16, with strikes recorded at 11 locations.

Finnish Defense Forces reported that an unexploded ordnance found in Kotka on Sunday was a deteriorated grenade, which was not in an operational state.

Over the past 24 hours, on August 8, Ukrainian Defense Forces reported 231 combat clashes with Russian invaders across the front lines.

Ukrainian Defense Forces have reportedly struck a Russian radar station and UAV repeaters in Crimea. This action is part of ongoing military operations, with Ukraine also claiming to have shot down 114 Russian drones.

Ukraine's defense forces engaged in 233 combat clashes with Russian forces over the past day, with the highest concentration of Russian attacks reported on the Pokrovsk front.

The Hungarian Defense Forces are providing drinking water to residents in Szentendre, Pest County, due to supply problems caused by a prolonged heatwave and historically low water levels in the Danube.

Units of Ukraine's Defense Forces have reportedly struck a road bridge, a railway bridge, and an FSB unit deployment point within Russia, along with other Russian invader facilities.

Civil Defense forces are continuing their operation to combat a wildfire in the municipality of Finiq, Albania, with firefighting teams from multiple towns engaged in aerial and ground efforts.

New Zealand is advancing its use of drones for defense forces and has requested information to develop a new offshore surveillance project.

Russia launched an attack on Ukraine with 133 drones on the night of August 1-2. Air defense forces destroyed or jammed 109 of the drones, but hits were recorded at 19 locations.

Ukrainian defense forces have reportedly carried out approximately 66,300 missions using ground robotic systems since the beginning of 2026, indicating extensive use of advanced technology in their operations.

Ukraine's Security Service, in cooperation with defense forces, has struck the Yevpatoriia Aircraft Plant in temporarily occupied Crimea, along with several other targets.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is reportedly drafting a new document outlining its values and policies, intended to address declining discipline and reinforce its nonpartisan nature ahead of upcoming elections.

Ukrainian Defense Forces reportedly struck the Prioritet plant and enemy warehouses in the village of Borok in Russia's Udmurt Republic.

Over the past day, 227 combat clashes occurred between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions being the most intense.

Ukraine's Defense Forces have successfully targeted a ground-based relay station used for controlling attack drones and a road bridge across the Henichesk Strait in the Russian-occupied Kherson region.

An Australian tribunal has ruled that three Israeli citizens facing conscription into the Israel Defense Forces are owed protection by Australia, accepting they could face 'persecution' due to their political opinion on the war in Gaza.

The Estonian Ministry of Defense has urged the government to reject a bill that would restore special pensions for career service personnel of the Estonian Defense Forces, warning that such a move would encourage early retirement.

Ukrainian Defense Forces reportedly struck a Russian Federation tanker in the Black Sea and a pontoon bridge in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region on the night of July 23.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced criticism and accusations of 'stoking Jew hatred' from a GOP lawmaker after claiming that the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would merge parts of the U.S. military with the Israel Defense Forces.

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the new military leadership is preparing to modernize the Ukrainian Defense Forces. He emphasized that this process must be coordinated to prevent Russia from exploiting any changes.

The Israeli Defense Forces are working to determine the origin of a drone intercepted near the Syrian border, following standard procedure to verify the aircraft's identity before interception.

Over the past 24 hours, Ukraine's defense forces have successfully targeted a Russian Bussol-S radar station, along with several logistics and ammunition storage points, and UAV control stations.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced that its defense forces successfully struck a Russian railway bridge, three tankers, six air defense and radar systems, and other military facilities overnight.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reportedly killed approximately 420 Gazan terrorists since the October 2025 ceasefire, with at least half of the Gazans killed in the past nine months believed to be combatants.

Ukraine's Defense Forces have launched strikes against multiple Russian targets, including two tankers, a tugboat, the Svetlyak patrol ship, an oil terminal, the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery, and several other military objectives.

Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders engaged in 249 combat engagements across the front lines. The most intense Russian attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, and Kostiantynivka sectors.

The Russian army has launched 54 attacks on Ukrainian Defense Forces positions since the start of the day, with the most intense fighting concentrated in the Sloviansk and Pokrovsk sectors.

The Israel Defense Forces removed soldier Shira Braun from its international communications unit and imposed a suspended jail sentence after she appeared in a livestream with controversial influencer Braden "Clavicular" Peters, citing the action as inappropriate.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Israel have blocked roads, demanding an end to their recruitment into the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), with some holding signs appealing to US President Donald Trump.

The Israel Defense Forces has appointed its first female air force brigadier general, who previously commanded the Uvda airbase and will now serve as air force attachee in Washington, DC.

Ukraine's Defence Ministry has approved over 400 unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for use by its defense forces since the beginning of 2026, surpassing figures from previous years.

In June, units of the Defense Forces carried out more than 16,600 logistics and evacuation missions using ground robotic systems.

Ukrainian defense forces have successfully liberated the village of Novokhatske in Donetsk Oblast, clearing it of Russian troops.

Russian troops are reportedly building fortifications and shifting to defensive operations in the Oleksandrivka sector of the front, under pressure from Ukraine's Defense Forces.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they have destroyed Hezbollah infrastructure and located over 150 weapons in a southern Lebanon village, which was identified as a hub for terror activity.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it will punish soldiers responsible for filming and distributing a video showing a Palestinian man in Gaza who was blindfolded and tied to a broomstick with zip ties.

The Israeli Defense Forces are conducting a search operation for Israeli civilians last heard from in a Palestinian village in the West Bank, working to rule out concerns of a kidnapping or security incident.

Ukraine's defense forces reportedly struck the Scientific Research Institute of Physical Measurements JSC in Russia's Penza Oblast on the night of June 30 – July 1, with a hit and smoke recorded at the facility.

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has apprehended an agent of Russia's FSB who was gathering intelligence on the locations of Ukrainian Defense Forces in Odesa and its surrounding region.

An OECD study indicates that Finnish citizens have high levels of trust in their country's Defense Forces and police.

Japan has enacted a bill to incorporate space operations into the Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF). This move will lead to the renaming of the ASDF by the end of fiscal 2026, marking the first name change for any branch of the Self-Defense Forces since its establishment in 1954.

In Pokrovsk, the 7th Rapid Response Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces destroyed 120 Russian drone launch sites and nearly 450 antennas, preventing the establishment of a Russian logistics and communications hub.

Israeli soldiers fatally shot two people in southern Lebanon, according to health officials, escalating tensions in the region. Lebanon's Joseph Aoun stated that the country would accept nothing less than the withdrawal of Israeli Defense Forces.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reports that 95% of the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) purchased by the State Rear Operator Defense Procurement Agency for the Defense Forces are of Ukrainian production, highlighting a strong domestic manufacturing capability.

Since the beginning of the year, Ukraine's Defense Forces have used unmanned systems to strike over 800,000 verified enemy targets, resulting in approximately 167,000 Russian soldiers killed or severely wounded.

Ukraine's defense forces believe a Russian offensive from Belarus would be a real threat if approximately 70,000 Russian troops were concentrated there, but they are doing everything to prevent such a scenario.

The Estonian Defense Forces are advocating to maintain their authority to search civilians' phones and smart devices, despite new legislation proposed by the Ministry of Justice to limit such checks.

Israeli Defense Forces killed two individuals who threw Molotov cocktails towards the Karmei Tzur community, leading to fires that firefighters are now extinguishing.

Intense combat continues on the front lines in Ukraine, with hundreds of clashes reported between Ukrainian and Russian forces. Ukraine claims significant Russian losses in personnel and equipment over the past day.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted an airstrike on a gathering point for a unit of Russia’s 2nd Combined Arms Army, which was located in a panel apartment building in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region.

Japan's Ministry of Defense has begun concrete discussions, including the creation of a new organization, to enhance support for retired Self-Defense Forces personnel and their families, covering financial aspects and welfare.

Ukrainian defense forces successfully repelled one of Russia’s largest assaults in the Sloviansk sector. Additionally, Ukrainian Special Forces struck a Russian base in Donetsk and 11 other enemy targets in occupied territories.

Kremlin-backed authorities in Crimea have imposed a strict ban on the movement of motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, ATVs, and similar vehicles between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., effective from June 17, citing disruptions to air defense forces.