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Damaged cars smolder in the center of Sumy after Russian strike with emergency responders and debris on city street

Russians hit vehicles in the center of Sumy

Russian forces struck cars waiting at a traffic light in central Sumy, killing and wounding civilians in a shocking frontline attack. Eyewitness accounts and aftermath reporting on EMPR.media.
Jun 3, 2025
Underwater explosion near the Crimean Bridge supports during Ukraine’s daring SBU‑led strike cutting Russia’s vital Kerch Strait link

Ukraine successfully hit the Crimean Bridge for the third time

Ukraine’s Security Service executed a bold underwater operation that detonated explosives at the Crimean Bridge’s supports, critically damaging the link between Russia and occupied Crimea. EMPR.media has the full report.
Jun 3, 2025
Ukrainian and Russian forces clash near Sumy’s northern frontline with smoke, artillery fire and advancing troops in the border region

The north of Sumy region under pressure: the enemy is pushing toward Sumy

Russian forces ramp up pressure north of Sumy, pushing into border villages and testing Ukrainian defenses as fighting intensifies on the Sumy front with incursions and clashes.
Jun 2, 2025
Ukrainian and Russian soldiers released from captivity during a large prisoner exchange, families reunited and POW buses at border crossing

Ukraine and Russia are preparing a new prisoner exchange 

Ukraine and Russia are preparing a large prisoner exchange following Istanbul negotiations, with up to 1,200 POWs expected to go home in a multi‑stage humanitarian swap.
Jun 2, 2025
Ukrainian FPV drones over Russian airfield as strategic aircraft burn and rescue crews respond after SBU strikes against four deep territory bases.

The Security Service of Ukraine struck 41 strategic aviation aircraft at four airfields deep inside Russian territory — Malyuk

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) executed an unprecedented operation, striking 41 Russian strategic aircraft at four military airfields deep inside Russia with drones in a major blow to enemy air power. empr.media.
Jun 2, 2025
Array of military unmanned aerial vehicles lined up in a Ukrainian defence manufacturing facility, showcasing mass drone production capacity.

The Ukrainian military-industrial complex can produce up to 10 million different drones annually, according to the Ministry of Defense

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense says the defence industrial complex has the capacity to produce up to 10 million drones annually, from FPV to long‑range UAVs — a massive wartime manufacturing breakthrough. empr.media.
Jun 2, 2025
Ukrainian negotiators arrive at Istanbul’s airport ahead of talks with Russian and international representatives at Dolmabahce Palace peace negotiations.

The Ukrainian delegation has arrived in Istanbul for negotiations

The Ukrainian delegation, led by senior officials including Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, arrives in Istanbul for critical negotiations with Russian counterparts and international mediators aimed at advancing peace. empr.media.
Jun 2, 2025
Karol Nawrocki celebrating victory as Poland’s newly elected president after a close 2025 election against Rafał Trzaskowski.

Anti-Ukrainian candidate Nawrocki has won the Polish presidential election

Karol Nawrocki has narrowly won Poland’s presidential election with 50.89% of the vote in a tight contest against Rafał Trzaskowski, raising questions about future EU and Ukraine policy. empr.media.
Jun 2, 2025
Satellite before‑and‑after view of Russian strategic bombers damaged on the tarmac at Belaya Airbase after a Ukrainian drone strike.

At least four Russian aircraft have been damaged at the “Belaya” airbase. SATELLITE IMAGE

New satellite imagery reveals at least four Russian strategic bombers were damaged at Belaya Airbase following a Ukrainian drone assault, highlighting ongoing deep‑inside strikes. empr.media.
Jun 2, 2025
Ukrainian soldiers and armoured units engaged in heavy frontline combat amid explosions and smoke across the Russia‑Ukraine war battlefields on June 1, 2025.

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of June 1, 2025

Russia‑Ukraine war updates for June 1, 2025: hundreds of battle clashes, missile and air strikes, over 6,000 drone attacks, and persistent frontline fighting as Ukraine inflicts losses. empr.media.
Jun 1, 2025
Smoke and fire at a Russian airbase after Ukrainian SBU drones struck strategic bombers, showing destroyed aircraft on the runway.

For the first time in history 1/3 of Russian strategic aviation have been destroyed directly at their bases by a coordinated drone strike

In a landmark operation, Ukraine’s Security Service struck 41 Russian strategic aircraft at four deep‑inside airbases, marking one of the most significant drone strikes of the war. empr.media.
Jun 1, 2025
Historic oldest residential building in Kyiv at 7 Kontraktova Square courtyard with aged brick walls and wooden heritage details from late 18th century.

The oldest residential building in Kyiv

Explore the oldest residential building in Kyiv at 7 Kontraktova Square, built in 1798 and still used as a home today — surviving fires, restoration and centuries of change. empr.media.
Jun 1, 2025

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