As the war continues into its 837th day, here are the latest developments as of Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
The situation on the ground is as follows:
Fighting
- Russia launched three guided bombs on Kharkiv, injuring six people and causing damage to houses and cars. In Belgorod, four people, including a TV cameraman, were injured by a mine explosion.
- Russian forces captured the village of Staromaiorske, while Ukraine’s military reported damaging Russian air defence systems in Crimea. The importance of drone warfare in the conflict was highlighted with the appointment of a new commander.
Politics and Diplomacy
- Cyberattacks and disinformation have increased ahead of the peace summit on Ukraine in Switzerland, where 90 states and organizations will participate. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is in Germany for talks on reconstruction, while a key official resigned due to budget cuts.
- A man in Russia was sentenced for mocking a child wearing a pro-military symbol, and tensions escalated with Austria as a journalist was expelled.
Weapons
- The head of Ukraine’s air force command revealed plans to station F-16s at overseas bases due to security concerns.