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Russia–Ukraine War News & Updates
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
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
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
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine staff injured in the russian shelling of Kyiv have shared photos from the hospital
Ukraine’s State Emergency Service workers wounded in the massive Russian attack on Kyiv posted photos from their hospital beds, saying “we’re alive and that’s what matters” as they recover from shrapnel and blast injuries. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Jun 8, 2025
Ukrzaliznytsia has reported two railway workers comfirmed dead after Saturday’s Russian strike on Kharkiv
Ukrzaliznytsia has updated the status of those injured in Saturday’s Russian strike on Kharkiv: two railway workers have now been confirmed dead, with others receiving treatment in hospital.
Jun 8, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of June 8, 2025
Russia launched one of the largest drone and missile strike waves overnight on June 8, 2025, targeting multiple Ukrainian cities and infrastructure as heavy combat continued along key frontlines across the country.
Jun 8, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of June 7, 2025
On June 7, 2025, Russian forces launched heavy drone and missile strikes that hit Kharkiv and other regions, killing and injuring civilians as air defense systems battled incoming waves across Ukraine.
Jun 7, 2025