As the war enters its 848th day, these are the main developments.
In the ongoing conflict on Saturday, June 22, 2024, Ukraine faced escalated attacks from Russia in various regions.
Fighting
- Ukraine’s energy transmission systems in the southern and western regions were targeted by Russian drones and missiles, causing injuries to two energy workers in Zaporizhia Oblast.
- Reinforcements were sent to Chasiv Yar, a crucial town in the Donetsk region, to prevent further Russian advancements.
- Ukrainian military drones struck three oil refineries in southern Russia, resulting in injuries to four individuals, including oil refinery workers.
Politics and diplomacy
- Nigel Farage received backlash for suggesting that the European Union and NATO contributed to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Japan imposed trade restrictions on companies in China, India, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan for allegedly supporting Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- The European Union agreed to begin membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, marking a significant step for both countries.
- Plans for a second peace summit between Ukraine and Russia are in talks, possibly hosted by a nation in the Global South.
- Three men, accused of spying for a foreign intelligence service, were arrested in Germany, with suspicions of acting on Russia’s behalf.
Weapons
- The White House expedited the delivery of Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine to counter Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
- The Pentagon authorized Ukraine’s use of US-supplied missiles to target Russian sites beyond the front lines, if deemed necessary for self-defense.