As the war enters its 833rd day, these are the main developments.
Here is the situation on Friday, June 7, 2024.
Fighting
- The governor of Ukraine’s Donetsk region reported casualties and ordered evacuations due to Russian assaults.
- Ukrainian air force shot down drones and destroyed a Russian tugboat.
- Russia launched ballistic missiles and captured a foreign fighter.
- Renowned writer Sergiy Zhadan joined Ukraine’s military.
Politics and diplomacy
- US President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy vowed support against Russian aggression.
- Zelenskyy urged India to join peace talks, while Hungary confirmed participation in the summit.
- Ukrainian officials sought Chinese support and initiated arbitration over dam damages.
Weapons
- France to transfer Mirage-2000 jets and provide military training to Ukrainian pilots.
- US to send $225m in military aid including HIMARS munitions and artillery systems.