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Russia – Ukraine war updates as of June 10, 2025
On June 10, 2025 Russia launched a massive wave of drones and missiles, one of the largest of the war, striking Kyiv and Odesa with casualties and fires while Ukraine’s air defenses and POW swaps continue.
Jun 10, 2025
In Kyiv, the Spartak Stadium was damaged by russian air strike
Spartak Stadium in Kyiv’s Shevchenkivskyi district was damaged after debris from a massive Russian drone/missile assault fell on the site, tearing stands and injuring the historic sports venue.
Jun 10, 2025
St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv and Odesa Film Studio damaged by Russian attack
In a massive Russian strike on June 9–10, 2025, Kyiv’s iconic St. Sophia Cathedral — a UNESCO World Heritage site — and Odesa’s historic Film Studio were damaged, striking at Ukraine’s cultural heritage amid intense bombardment.
Jun 10, 2025
Russian drones damaged a maternity hospital, medical clinic, and cars in Odesa
A wave of Russian drones slammed into Odesa, killing 2 and injuring 9, damaging a maternity hospital, medical clinic, residential buildings and several cars in one of the war’s largest overnight attacks.
Jun 10, 2025
Kyiv in smoke: fires, destruction and falling debris in several districts after russian massive strike
A massive Russian strike battered Kyiv, sending smoke, flames and debris raining into multiple districts. Fires broke out in residential areas, cars burned and infrastructure was heavily damaged across the capital.
Jun 10, 2025
The major exchange agreed upon in Istanbul has begun
The major prisoner exchange agreed at the Istanbul peace talks has officially begun, with Kyiv and Moscow exchanging captured fighters and civilians in a phased process after negotiations aimed at returning combatants home.
Jun 9, 2025
Russian attack on Kyiv: how many people are still in hospitals
In the aftermath of Russia’s massive June 6 attack on Kyiv, city officials reported that 18 people wounded in the assault remain in hospital as emergency services continue treatments and care.
Jun 9, 2025
Ukrainian F-16 shoots down Russian fighter jet in the Kursk direction
In a significant air combat milestone, Ukraine’s Air Force reportedly used an F‑16 to shoot down a Russian Su‑35 fighter jet over the Kursk region, marking a potential first air‑to‑air victory for Kyiv’s Western‑supplied fighters.
Jun 9, 2025
Ukraine takes a 7-ton black cloud to Burning Man
Ukraine’s monumental “Black Cloud” — a 7‑ton, 30 m wide art installation first shown in Kyiv’s Sophia Square — was taken to the Burning Man festival in Nevada to warn of looming global threats and war realities.
Jun 9, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of June 9, 2025
On June 9, Russia launched almost 500 drones and missiles in the largest overnight assault of the war, Ukraine shot down hundreds and began a major POW swap agreed in Istanbul peace talks.
Jun 9, 2025
Russian oil tankers still reaching EU ports despite sanctions
Even with EU and G7 sanctions in place, Russian oil tankers — including shadow‑fleet vessels and reflagged ships — are still arriving at European ports and delivering petroleum despite embargo restrictions.
Jun 8, 2025
Ukrainian cyber specialists attacked Russian Railways services
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) cyber specialists conducted coordinated strikes on Russian Railways, customs and tax service digital systems, disrupting key infrastructure and online services in Moscow‑linked networks.
Jun 8, 2025