As the war reaches its 845th day, the situation on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, reveals significant developments.
Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on oil storage tanks in southern Russia, leading to fires. Ukraine also faces electricity blackouts due to Russian attacks on power plants. Air defence systems successfully intercepted drones targeting specific regions without causing damage.
On the political front, Russian President Putin visited North Korea amid concerns of weapon supply to Moscow. Ukraine investigates a suspected beheading by Russian forces and imprisons an individual for espionage. Additionally, an Estonian court sentenced a Russian professor to prison for spying.
Preparations are underway for a second peace summit following a recent conference in Switzerland, where Russia was excluded and some countries declined to sign the closing statement.