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Russian forces have started using FPV drones equipped with solar panels on the front line, according to Ukrainian radio technology specialist Serhii Beskrestnov, alias Flash.

Source: Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, a specialist in military radio technology, as reported by Mezha Media, a technology and IT news platform within Ukrainska Pravda's holding company

Details: Beskrestnov shared an image of a kamikaze drone with a solar panel mounted on its frame, consisting of two folding parts. He noted that this is not the first such drone observed at the front.

The expert explained that the solar panel cannot power the drone during flight but enables operators to use the drone for ambushes, allowing it to wait for targets with extended operational time.

Background:

Recently, Ukrainian forces reported the first use of Russian V2U kamikaze drones in Kharkiv Oblast. These mass-produced, user-friendly drones can, in their latest version, strike targets up to 100 kilometres away.Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence examined a downed Iranian-designed Shahed drone in Sumy Oblast, revealing it contained foreign components, including a Japanese Sony sensor and Chinese-made parts, but no evidence of AI guidance or an American computer. It relied on satellite navigation and was vulnerable to electronic warfare.

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Ukraine has aligned with several EU sanctions packages against Russia, as well as sanctions targeting human rights violations in Belarus and Iran.

Source: press service of the Office of the President of Ukraine, as reported by European Pravda

Details: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted three decisions of the National Security and Defence Council (NSDC), signing decrees to synchronise Ukraine’s sanctions with EU measures. This marks the first stage of implementing the NSDC’s 27 June 2025 decision On synchronising the sanctions pressure of Ukraine, the EU and other members of the Group of Seven on the Russian Federation and related entities.

Ukraine has adopted sanctions from the EU’s 9th to 14th packages, as well as measures against individuals involved in human rights violations in Belarus and EU decisions from 2011 and 2020–2025 targeting those responsible for human rights abuses in Iran and military support for Russia’s war against Ukraine.

A total of 403 individuals and 188 legal entities were sanctioned.

Quote from Office of the President: "Our state continues to prepare the next sanctions packages to synchronise its sanctions policy with its partners fully. Ukraine expects the international community to ensure the broadest possible reflection and support of Ukrainian sanctions in their respective national decisions."

Background:

On 30 June 2025, the EU extended sectoral sanctions against Russia for another six months.The EU’s 18th sanctions package, opposed by Slovakia and Hungary, has not yet been adopted.

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Russia has suffered its third Air Force jet crash of the year, as a Su-34 supersonic fighter-bomber crashed in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.

Source: The Moscow Times, an independent Amsterdam-based news outlet, citing Telegram channel 112; Russian Telegram channel Baza; Kremlin-aligned Russian state news agency RIA Novosti with reference to the Russian Defence Ministry

Details: According to Russian Telegram channels, the aircraft went down in a forest near the settlement of Veletma in the Kulebaki district – around 10 km from the Savasleyka military airfield, which hosts a branch of the 4th State Centre for Aviation Personnel Training and Military Trials of the Russian Defence Ministry.

Reports indicate that the two pilots onboard ejected safely. There were no casualties or damage on the ground. The aircraft itself was destroyed and firefighters are currently extinguishing the fire.

Update: The Russian Defence Ministry has confirmed that a Su-34 aircraft crashed in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast during a scheduled training flight.

Quote: "During the landing approach, a malfunction occurred in the landing gear deployment system. The crew made several attempts to resolve the issue in flight, but the situation did not change. Following the order of the flight operations commander, the crew guided the aircraft to a safe area and ejected.

Both crew members survived. The aircraft crashed in an unpopulated area, and there was no damage on the ground."

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A Moscow court has sentenced former Russian Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov to 13 years in prison for embezzlement and money laundering.

Source: BBC Russian Service

Details: The court found Ivanov guilty of large-scale embezzlement and money laundering by an organised group (Articles 160.4, 174.1a and 174.1b of Russia’s Criminal Code). He was fined RUB 100 million (approx. US$800,000) and stripped of all state awards, including the title of Honoured Builder of the Russian Federation.

Ivanov’s subordinate, Anton Filatov, former head of the Oboronlogistika company, was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison.

The trial was held behind closed doors and Ivanov denied the charges.

Initially accused of receiving a large bribe (Article 290.6 of the Criminal Code), Ivanov faced additional charges, including embezzlement of over RUB 216 million (US$1.7 million) for purchasing two ferries for the Kerch crossing and RUB 2.9 billion (US$23.2 million) from Interkommerts Bank. Two further bribery cases involved RUB 1.185 billion (US$9.5 million) and RUB 152 million (US$1.2 million). Businessmen Sergei Borodin and Alexander Fomin, also implicated, pleaded guilty and are cooperating with the investigation.

Background:

Timur Ivanov, who had served as deputy defence minister since 2016, was considered an associate of former Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. He was suspended after his arrest.On the evening of 23 April, Ivanov was detained on suspicion of taking a bribe. Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin had been informed of Ivanov's detention, and that Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu had been warned in advance.Vazhnye Istorii (Important Stories), a Russian media outlet, stated that the real reason for Ivanov’s arrest was treason.It was later reported that Ivanov is in a Russian detention centre and being prosecuted by the Putin regime as a result of active measures taken by Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU).In April 2023, Ukrainska Pravda spotted Ivanov's wife Svetlana at the Courchevel ski resort in the French Alps (the relevant video investigation is available with English subtitles).

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed documents for the ratification of the agreement to establish a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Russian Aggression against Ukraine.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy stressed the need for the swift ratification of the agreement in order to "initiate the actual process of establishing the Tribunal".

Quote: "I have also instructed that the necessary legislative amendments be prepared and submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine [Ukrainian Parliament – ed.] as soon as possible, so that everything on our side is fully in place for the complete implementation of the Agreement."

Details: Zelenskyy urged members of parliament to consider the matter without delay.

He also expects the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the President to promptly present "a clear schedule for working with partners on implementing the Agreement and formally launching the institution".

Quote: "Russia must already feel this year that its accountability for the crime of aggression is inevitable – and that the international legal process to bring it to justice has truly begun."

Background:

The agreement on the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression was signed in the building of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg on 25 June, during Zelenskyy's first visit to this institution.The future tribunal will allow investigations against the highest-ranking leaders of the state, who would typically be protected by personal immunity. However, verdicts will only be possible once such individuals leave office.

Read more: Trial for Lavrov and Putin: all about the tribunal for Russia that received Europe's blessing

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Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has reported that a railway track used by Russian forces for logistics was sabotaged on the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

Source: DIU

Details: The operation was carried out jointly with the local resistance movement.

Quote: "On 26 June 2025, a railway track on temporarily occupied territory in Zaporizhzhia Oblast was destroyed by an explosion. The section, actively used by Russian invaders for logistics, was paralysed for more than a week.

On 1 July 2025, the Russians restored the sleepers and rails and sent a military freight train – but then another blast occurred on the railway. The enemy locomotive was disabled, and one of the key logistical routes of the occupying forces in Zaporizhzhia Oblast was blocked again."

Background: On 26 June, attack drones operated by Ukraine's Defence Intelligence hit storage facilities containing missile fuel and fuel and lubricants at the 1061st logistics centre of Russian forces in the city of Bryansk.

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In June 2025, Kharkiv suffered the highest number of air attacks since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion – 142 strikes.

Source: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov on social media

Quote: "In June, we recorded an absolute monthly anti-record for the number of air attacks on Kharkiv since the beginning of the war. These included missile strikes, drone attacks, airstrikes and more. You can see the statistics in the chart.

The cost is horrific. Over the month, we lost 15 civilians. Another 157 people were injured, including 25 children."

Details: The mayor separately mentioned the largest single combined attack on the city, which took place on 7 June. On that day, a major civilian facility producing soft containers for agricultural goods came under direct fire.

The explosions caused a large fire and a collapse of structures. The building was left in ruins. Firefighting efforts continued non-stop for 12 days. Two people were rescued. The bodies of six other employees were recovered from the rubble.

Terekhov said that the level of danger and technical complexity of the situation was comparable to the tragedy at the Epicentr hardware store.

The mayor added that Kharkiv residents, utility workers, emergency services, medics, volunteers and businesses are all operating at their limits.

He once again urged people not to ignore air-raid warnings: go down into the metro, head to shelters, and follow the two-wall rule if they stay home [the two-wall rule is a safety rule whereby a person keeps two windowless walls between them and the street during attacks – ed.].

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The DeepState monitoring project has reported that Russian forces have captured the village of Koptieve and advanced in Donetsk Oblast.

Source: DeepState map

Quote: "The enemy has occupied Kopteve and advanced in Toretsk and Novoserhiivka and near Dyliivka, Myrne, Razine, Vesele and Komar."

Background:

On 27 June, DeepState reported that the Russians had occupied Novosilka, Zaporizhzhia and Odradne in Donetsk Oblast, and had also advanced near Yalta, in Vesele and Stepove.On 25 June, DeepState reported that the Russians had occupied Andriivka and Kostiantynopil in Donetsk Oblast.On 23 June, the DeepState reported the advance of Russian occupation forces in Donetsk Oblast. Specifically, in the areas of five settlements: Klishchiivka, Dachne, Toretsk, Fedorivka and Shevchenko.

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The results of consultations conducted by Hungary on assessing Ukraine's potential accession to the European Union are not binding, but the European Commission takes them into account.

Source: European Commission spokesman Guillaume Mercier on 1 July, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The national consultations in Hungary, in which the majority of participants supposedly voted against Ukraine's membership in the EU, are not binding, but the European Commission has taken their results into account.

"On the national consultation that took place in Hungary, our position is very clear. We take note of the results of this national consultation. The Hungarian government called and organised this non-binding consultation, and, as you know, national consultations are a matter for the national authorities," he said.

Mercier added that now the Hungarian government should "explain how they would like to take it forward".

"On our side, things are really clear. As we speak, Ukraine is delivering on reforms in the most difficult circumstances that one can imagine. The Commission has assessed that Ukraine has met the criteria to open the first cluster, so the cluster on the fundamentals," Mercier noted.

He also said that Brussels had positively assessed Ukraine's plan for the integration of national minorities, which addresses the concerns of its neighbours.

"We have always defended a merit-based approach when it comes to accession. And there’s no objective reasons in this case to object to the opening of the cluster one on fundamentals. So when a candidate country is held back for no objective reasons despite meeting the criteria, the entire enlargement process loses its credibility," Mercier said.

"So we really hope that we can still open the first cluster, and very soon," he added.

Background:

Following the EU summit, the Ukrainian government is still awaiting the opening of the first negotiation cluster.It should be noted that the European Council summit on 26 June was unable to reach a consensus on relations and further rapprochement with Ukraine due to Hungary's veto.

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UK intelligence has analysed Ukraine’s recent strike on the Marinovka airfield in Russia’s Volgograd Oblast.

Source: UK Defence Intelligence update dated 1 July on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: The update states that at least two Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers were almost certainly destroyed in the drone attack, with another two possibly destroyed or damaged, according to unconfirmed reports.

The Marinovka airfield is located over 270 km from the Ukrainian border and about 440 km from the current line of contact.

The airfield is used daily by Russia for combat operations and also serves as a backup facility for relocating aircraft when other airfields are under threat. Su-34 aircraft were moved to Marinovka from the Morozovsk airfield after a Ukrainian drone strike in August 2024.

Quote: "Despite these dispersal efforts to protect their aircraft, Russian aviation remains vulnerable to Ukrainian UAS attacks."

That same weekend, Ukraine also successfully struck the Kirovske airfield in occupied Crimea and an artillery ammunition depot in Russia’s Bryansk.

Russia has lost over 30 Su-34 aircraft during the war against Ukraine. In total, more than 135 Russian aircraft have been lost in combat operations, the update concludes.

Background:

UK intelligence has also recently reported a growing scale of unauthorised military desertions within Russian forces.In a previous update, UK intelligence noted that the conflict between Israel and Iran poses challenges to Russia, though the Kremlin also sees some benefits.

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Russian forces shelled residential buildings in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, on Tuesday 1 July, injuring three people.

Source: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's office

Details: The Russians shelled Kostiantynivka with tubed artillery for an hour on 1 July. Apartment buildings and houses came under Russian attack.

A 52-year-old woman and her 32-year-old son were injured in their home in the attack. In addition, another resident was injured on the street. The injured were diagnosed with blast traumas and shrapnel wounds. They received medical assistance.

Aftermath of the Russian attack**Photo: Prosecutor's office

The prosecutor's office, which will investigate another Russian war crime, stated that two apartment buildings, 13 houses, four shops, and a gas pipeline were damaged.

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Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has identified the Russian military personnel involved in the attack on the city of Sumy on 3 June 2025, which killed six people and injured 29 others.

Source: Interfax-Ukraine with reference to DIU

Details: The intelligence reports show that the Russians mobilised a BM-21 Grad multiple-launch rocket system from the 30th Motorised Rifle Regiment (military unit 72162) for the artillery shelling. The regiment's firing positions were located in the vicinity of the village of Apanasovka in Russia’s Kursk Oblast.

The head of this regiment’s artillery, Damir Garnaev from the city of Penza, and the commander of the rocket artillery battery of the regiment, Dmitry Volobuev from Samara, Russian Federation, were involved in the strike on Sumy. The names of the commanders of the BM-21 Grad multiple-launch rocket systems have also been established, intelligence reports show.

Background:

The Russians targeted the centre of Sumy with multiple-launch rocket systems at around 09:20 on 3 June. Eight hits were recorded, damaging 16 buildings, including 15 apartment buildings and residential houses, Clinical Hospital No. 4 and railway tracks. Among the injured were three children, the youngest of whom was three years old.On 12 June, Ukrainska Pravda sources reported that the Russians had carried out the attack on 3 June with the 122-mm BM-21 Grad multiple-launch rocket system with a range of up to 40 km.

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Russian forces struck Huliaipole in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with two ballistic missiles. The strike has resulted in casualties and fatalities.

Source: Defence Forces of Ukraine’s South

Quote: "On 1 July at 09:15, the enemy launched a missile strike on the town of Huliaipole in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Early reports indicate that two ballistic missiles, likely of the Iskander-M type, were used."

Details: The strike resulted in casualties and fatalities among the local population.

The Russian attack destroyed a community arts centre, two shops and damaged homes.

Aftermath of the Russian attack on Huliaipole

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The Swedish government will review the structure of economic aid provided to other countries, which will set an extra SEK 1.67 billion (about €150 million) towards aid for Ukraine and other humanitarian actions.

Source: European Pravda; statement by Swedish government

Details: The Swedish government said that the changes being made to the aid budget are considered necessary in view of the changing situation in the world.

"We live in a turbulent world with many crises. In many places, including Ukraine, Sudan, Gaza and Yemen, the human suffering is enormous. The situation in many countries has been made even worse by the US decision to suspend some of its aid. That is why Sweden has decided to come up with a comprehensive review of the aid budget priorities for 2025," said Benjamin Dousa, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Trade and International Cooperation.

Dousa said that an additional SEK 1.67 billion (€149.8 million) will be allocated to support Ukraine and save lives around the world.

"Sweden cannot compensate for the reduction in US aid, but we must do everything in our power to support Ukraine and save lives," Dousa said.

This re-prioritisation will affect all geographical areas of expenditure except Ukraine and the surrounding regions.

"An important reason for the release of funds is the need to continue to support Ukraine. Supporting Ukraine and its neighbouring regions is vital for Europe," Dousa said.

The minister added that Ukraine is a key priority for Sweden.

"More support is needed to stand up to Russia, which has no problem targeting playgrounds, hospitals, schools and houses. Ukraine is fighting not only for its freedom but also for the freedom of Europe," Dousa concluded.

Background:

In early June, Sweden announced a €50 million contribution to the NATO NSATU (NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine) and NATO CAP (Comprehensive Assistance Package) projects for Ukraine, which provide training for the Ukrainian military and support to Ukraine.In addition, Sweden joined the electronic warfare coalition and became its co-chair at the invitation of Germany.

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The crew of the White Angel has been attacked by Russian drones in Pokrovsk during an evacuation of the seriously wounded: a policeman has been injured, and an evacuated civilian man has bled to death.

Source: National Police of Ukraine

Details: The emergency evacuation from Pokrovsk was carried out by police officers of the White Angel unit together with the Chaplain Patrol NGO using chaplains' transport. [The Chaplain Patrol is a public organisation of chaplains who provide moral, psychological, and spiritual support to officers of the National Police, the Court Security Service, the Department of Correction and the State Emergency Service - ed.]

The Russians attacked the evacuation team three times. The first drone struck them while entering the city and another once they reached the city centre. It was a targeted attack, but the crew was lucky – the drones fell nearby.

Meanwhile, a civilian married couple on bicycles was targeted. A man and a woman were riding to a place where they could recharge their phones. As a result of the explosion, both were seriously injured, and the 42-year-old man's leg was blown off. Police officers found them on the road, gave them first aid and rushed them to hospital with another wounded man.

At that moment, Russian troops hit the car with a Molniya drone. The car was severely damaged and could not continue driving.  The police officer was injured, and assistance was called.

The rescue operation took place in two stages: the injured civilians were evacuated as soon as possible, and then the White Angel members were escorted away from the scene by a group of patrol police.

Precious minutes were lost which could have saved a life. A seriously injured man died in hospital due to a cynical Russian attack.

It is noted that the injured police officer Kostiantyn Tunytskyi is undergoing treatment; he has a shrapnel wound to his leg, and his life is not in danger. The White Angel aims to return to service in the near future and continue to save citizens.

Today, about 1,700 people remain in Pokrovsk. Law enforcement officers and volunteers risk their lives every day to help them.

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Long-range drones of the Security Service of Ukraine struck the Kupol plant in Izhevsk, Russia, on the morning of 1 July. This plant is where the Russians manufacture Tor and Osa air defence systems, as well as drones for the Russian forces.

Source: Ukrainska Pravda sources in the Security Service of Ukraine

Details: The source noted that on 1 July, long-range drones of the Security Service of Ukraine struck the production facilities and warehouses of the Kupol Electromechanical Plant in Izhevsk, located in the Udmurt Republic.

It has been reported that the distance to the target was over 1,300 km.

At least two strikes by the drones on the factory buildings were recorded, after which a fire broke out.

This plant fulfils orders from the Russian Ministry of Defence: it specialises in the manufacturing of Tor and Osa anti-aircraft missile systems and is also the developer of Garpiya strike drones. The plant is subject to international sanctions as part of the Russian military-industrial sector.

Background:

On 1 July, drones attacked the Kupol Electromechanical Plant in Izhevsk. The plant is located in the Udmurt Republic, 1,500 kilometres from the border with Ukraine.The Russian Kupol plant in Izhevsk was hit by modernised Liutyi kamikaze drones.

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Russian forces have attacked the Stepnohirsk hromada in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, injuring two power engineers. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town along with their adjacent territories – ed.]

Source: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote from Fedorov: "The Russians are trying to destroy the infrastructure of the frontline hromada with artillery shellings and FPV drones. A repair crew came under fire. The vehicle has been damaged and the employees have suffered acoustic trauma."

Details: Fedorov specified that two people were injured. A high-voltage power line was also damaged.

Currently, the Stepnohirsk hromada is without electricity, internet and mobile communications.

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The Central Criminal Police Department of Finland suspects that a Finnish company has been supplying poor-quality body armour to the Ukrainian defence forces.

Source: European Pravda, citing a police statement

Details: The Finnish police suspect a Finnish company of fraud, embezzlement and money laundering in a case which involved the company’s signature of a contract worth approximately €5.7 million with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence to supply body armour.

Under the contract, the company was to supply 10,000 protective body armour to the Ukrainian forces. In the summer of 2022, 5,000 pieces of body armour were delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The police reported that, based on the results of a preliminary investigation, there are grounds to suspect that the body armour did not meet the quality specified in the contract. Ukraine submitted a request for legal assistance in this case at the end of 2023.

The individual responsible for the company is suspected of committing criminal offences. Two people were detained during the preliminary investigation, but one of them is not suspected of committing criminal offences.

The case will be referred for potential indictment in the summer.

Background:

The Finnish Ministry of Defence is preparing its 29th military aid package for Ukraine, estimated to be worth €143 million.The previous, 28th military aid package from Finland to Ukraine, worth around €200 million, was announced in March 2025.

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The Russian Kupol plant in Izhevsk, which produces Tor air defence systems, radar systems and Harpia drones, has been struck by modernised Ukrainian Liutyi kamikaze drones.

Source: Oboronka, a defence industry project by Mezha.Media, a technology and IT news platform within Ukrainska Pravda's holding company

Details: Footage of one of the Liutyi drone flights shows that the UAV no longer has landing gear, meaning it is now launched from a stationary catapult or a specially designed mobile launch platform rather than an airfield.

This improvement is expected to enhance the drone's aerodynamic performance, reduce fuel consumption and increase its flight range or payload capacity. It may also reduce the drone’s radar visibility. In addition, the sleeker design of the Liutyi is likely to boost its speed.

The Russian plant is located about 1,330 km from the Ukrainian border. Considering the need for a safe launch zone, the Ukrainian drones would have had to fly over 1,400 km to destroy the target.

Ukraine continues to upgrade its domestically produced strike drones.

Background: Earlier, Defence Intelligence of Ukraine released footage showing Ukrainian UJ-26 Bober drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras striking multiple Russian air defence systems and an aircraft in occupied Crimea.

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In June, the Russian manufacturing sector contracted at the sharpest rate in three years, with declines in production, new orders, and employment, according to a business activity survey.

Source: The Moscow Times, citing the S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index

Details: In regard to the Russian manufacturing sector, the index fell to 47.5 in June from 50.2 in May, dropping below the 50-point mark again and indicating a decline in business activity after just one month of growth.

This is the sharpest decline in the index since March 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, after which the West imposed sanctions against Russia.

Production has been declining for the fourth month in a row, and new orders have fallen after growing in May.

"The decline in new work volumes is attributed to lower customer purchasing power and weak customer demand," S&P Global said in a statement.

Russia's significant spending on weapons initially contributed to the expansion of the industrial sector, but industrial production began to slow last year.

In June, new export orders declined at the fastest rate since November 2022. According to S&P Global, unfavourable exchange rates affected competitiveness in key export markets.

Employment fell for the second time in three months as manufacturers began prioritising the reduction of costs. The pace of job cuts was the sharpest since April 2022, reflecting lower production needs.

Background:

Earlier it was reported that Russia is gradually exhausting its macroeconomic reserves, in particular the National Welfare Fund (NWF), but its potential for further financing of aggression remains.The Kremlin plans to cut defence spending, which has reached record levels since the days of the USSR.German Gref, head of Russia's Sberbank, said that the Russian economy is entering a period of difficult trials. And the difficulties in the Russian economy due to military spending, inflation and high interest rates will continue in 2026.Russian banks are becoming increasingly concerned about the amount of bad debt on their balance sheets. They are privately sounding the alarm that more and more corporate and private customers are relying on loans due to high interest rates.The coal industry in Russia is in the midst of a severe crisis, described as the worst since the 1990s. Last year and in the first quarter of this year, there were more loss-making companies in this industry than profitable ones (61.8%).

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There have been numerous reports of fatalities and injuries following a Russian missile strike on the Kamianske district of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the morning of 1 July.

Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "Sadly, there are killed and injured following the missile strike on Kamianske district. Further details to follow."

Background:

On the morning of 1 July, Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kamianske district in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, causing a fire.Earlier that night, they attacked farms in Synelnykove district with drones.

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On 1 July, for the first time since February, the General Staff's operational maps of the front line showed Russian advances in Sumy Oblast (North Slobozhanshchyna front).

Source: summary of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Details: The military usually reports on the number of combat clashes on the front line and publishes up-to-date maps of combat operations. As of 08:00 on 30 June, the maps showing the situation on the North Slobozhanshchyna front did not show any Russian advances.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 30 June

In the morning report of 1 July, the General Staff stated that the defence forces had repelled 17 Russian attacks during the day, and published a map showing the Russian advance.

Operational information as of 8:00 on 1 July

Background:

On 26 June, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stated that the advance of Russian troops in the border areas of Sumy Oblast had been halted and the line of contact had stabilised. He said that Ukrainian units are successfully employing active defence tactics in designated areas and liberating Ukrainian territory in the border areas of Sumy Oblast.On 30 June, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the special tasks assigned a week ago to the defence forces on the Sumy front had been fully implemented.

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The IMF Executive Board has approved the eighth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme and authorised the disbursement of a tranche of US$0.5 billion.

Source: National Bank of Ukraine (NBU)

Quote: "On 30 June 2025, the IMF Executive Board completed the Eighth Review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme."

Details: This provides for immediate access to financing in the amount of SDR 0.37 billion (about US$0.5 billion equivalent), which will be used to support the state budget. After the tranche is received, the total amount of financing received under the programme will reach US$10.6 billion, as the National Bank of Ukraine stressed.

The programme's performance indicators remain high, with all quantitative performance criteria met as of the end of March 2025. One prior action and two structural milestones have also been completed. Four new structural milestones have been set, and the deadlines for some structural milestones have been revised to give the government additional time to complete key reforms, the statement said.

"Considering the updated balance of payments needs, the Ukrainian side has requested the mission to adjust the payment structure under the EFF programme in 2025. At the same time, the overall size of the programme remains unchanged at US$15.5 billion," the statement says.

Ukraine's economy remains stable, with economic growth forecast to remain at 2-3% in 2025. The risks to the forecast remain extremely high and require a clear action plan in case they materialise.

"The IMF noted that given still elevated inflation, the tight monetary policy stance of the NBU remains appropriate, and the NBU should stand ready to tighten further should inflation expectations worsen. FX reserves remain adequate, sustained by continued sizable external support. Greater exchange rate flexibility will help strengthen economic resilience while safeguarding reserves," the National Bank noted.

The financial sector remains stable, although it requires close monitoring in the context of heightened risks. Improving capital market infrastructure is key to attracting private foreign capital for post-war recovery.

The Fund's statement notes that the ongoing war necessitates the adoption of a supplementary budget for 2025. Restoring fiscal sustainability and meeting priority spending requires decisive efforts to implement the National Revenue Strategy, modernise the tax and customs services, combat tax evasion and harmonise national legislation with EU standards.

These reforms, together with improvements in public investment management, medium-term budgeting and fiscal risk management, are critical to stimulating growth and investment inflows.

"Ukrainian authorities continue working to complete their Eurobond debt restructuring strategy. Reaching agreement consistent with the programme’s debt sustainability objectives is essential to reduce fiscal risks, create space for critical spending, and restore debt sustainability," the NBU says.

The programme remains fully financed: US$153 billion under the baseline scenario and US$165 billion under the adverse scenario over the four-year programme period, including the use of approximately US$50 billion under the G7 ERA Loans mechanism (a non-repayable loan secured by revenues from frozen Russian assets). Full, timely and predictable external support – on terms consistent with debt sustainability – remains critical for the full financing of the programme.

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund approved a four-year Extended Fund Facility programme for Ukraine on 31 March 2023. Programmes are disbursed following quarterly reviews.

Background:

It was reported earlier that Ukraine could lose up to €1.5 billion in aid from the EU due to the failure to implement the reforms provided for in the Ukraine Facility programme. The Ukrainian government has not fulfilled three structural benchmarks provided for in the Ukraine Facility programme for the first quarter of 2025.Ukraine has received another €1 billion from the European Union from frozen Russian assets.During 2025-2026, Ukraine will receive US$3 billion from the surplus profits from Russian assets.The European Union has officially announced its intention to allocate nearly €1.9 billion for military support to Ukraine.

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Drones have attacked the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant Kupol, one of Russia’s primary producers of Tor and Osa air defence systems and Harpy attack drones. The facility is located in the Udmurt Republic, about 1,500 kilometres from Ukraine’s border.

Source: Russian Telegram channels Astra, Ostorozhno Novosti and Baza; Alexander Brechalov, Head of the Udmurt Republic; Latvia-based Russian media outlet Meduza

Details: "One of the plants in Izhevsk has been attacked by drones launched by the Kyiv regime. All emergency services have arrived at the scene," stated Brechalov. He later confirmed that there were casualties and said firefighters were working to extinguish the fire.

Brechalov did not specify the name of the facility, but multiple Russian media sources and Telegram channels reported that the target was the Kupol plant which had previously been struck in November 2024. Astra shared numerous videos from different angles showing explosions and a large fire at the site.

Reportedly, nine people were injured in the drone strike. Temporary flight restrictions were introduced at Izhevsk Airport following the attack.

Дрони атакували завод у російському Іжевську - там виготовляють ЗРК і БпЛА. Відео з Telegram-каналу Astra pic.twitter.com/zmDnk4iXHM

— Українська правда ✌️ (@ukrpravda_news) July 1, 2025

Ще відео з російського Іжевська, де розташований завод-виробник ЗРК і дронів. Відео з Telegram‑каналу Astra pic.twitter.com/F5nHAYzAAC

— Українська правда ✌️ (@ukrpravda_news) July 1, 2025

For reference: Defence Intelligence of Ukraine identifies Kupol as a Russian military research and production enterprise that manufactures Tor and Osa air defence systems and develops Harpy and Granat-01 drones for the Russian Defence Ministry.

Astra reports that the plant also produces short-range air defence systems.

Background: In November 2024, drones attacked the Kupol plant in Izhevsk.

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