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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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