Archived operational intelligence briefing
1. Aerial Activity and Air Defense Responses: * "Geran" (Shahed) Activity Continues: * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports UAVs in Sumy Oblast, near Shostka, Terny, and in the suburbs of Sumy. (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a UAV in Cherkasy Oblast, heading towards Smila. (Previous) * Николаевский Ванёк reports 4 new "mopeds" (Shaheds) in the area of Tendrovskaya Spit, flying towards the sea, indicating renewed drone activity in the southern region. (Previous) * STERNENKO issued a widespread drone safety warning for numerous Russian oblasts (Lipetsk, Tambov, Saratov, Volgograd, Ryazan, Kaluga, Tula, Moscow, Kursk, Voronezh, Belgorod, Rostov, Bryansk), suggesting continued Ukrainian drone operations deep within Russia. (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a UAV from the Black Sea area, course towards Odesa Oblast. (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports UAVs continuing movement towards Kyiv Oblast. (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports several groups of UAVs heading towards Chernihiv. (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a group of UAVs moving towards Uman. (Previous) * Николаевский Ванёк reports 11 "mopeds" (Shaheds) flying towards Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi (1 from the east, 10 from Serhiivka direction). (Previous) * РБК-Україна reports air defense operations in Odesa Oblast. (Previous) * Николаевский Ванёк reports "minus" on mopeds in Odesa Oblast, indicating successful interceptions. (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports UAVs moving towards Vinnytsia Oblast and Poltava (suburbs). (Previous) * Colonelcassad reports "Gerans" attacking Chernihiv (with impacts) and Odesa Oblast (numerous impacts), and reports of "Gerans" beginning to hit Kyiv Oblast. (Previous) * Николаевский Ванёк reports 1 "moped" (Shahed) approaching Dnipro. (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports groups of Shaheds around Kyiv, some moving towards Zhytomyr Oblast. (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a Shahed over Dnipro city. (Previous) * Николаевский Ванёк reports two Shaheds approaching Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi. (Previous) * Николаевский Ванёк reports one Shahed approaching Vyshhorod. (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports multiple Shaheds over Kyiv from north and south. (Previous) * Николаевский Ванёк reports 5 Shaheds over or heading towards Kyiv. (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports several groups of UAVs approaching Vinnytsia. (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports the main mass of Shaheds is in northern and central Ukraine (Sumy, Chernihiv, Poltava, Kyiv, Cherkasy, Vinnytsia, Kirovohrad Oblasts). (Previous) * Николаевский Ванёк reports another "minus" on Shaheds in Odesa Oblast. (Previous) * Николаевский Ванёк reports one Shahed heading towards Zaporizhzhia instead of Marhanets, with potential air defense activity. Later confirms no threat to Zaporizhzhia. (Previous) * NEW: Николаевский Ванёк reports one Shahed (moped) heading towards/through Vinnytsia. * NEW: Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports groups of Shaheds from Vinnytsia Oblast moving into Khmelnytskyi Oblast. * NEW: РБК-Україна confirms groups of Shaheds moving from Vinnytsia to Khmelnytskyi Oblast. * NEW: Colonelcassad shares video from Kyiv showing ongoing "Geran" attacks. * NEW: Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports Shahed groups from Zhytomyr Oblast moving into Rivne Oblast. * Russian Naval Missile Threat Reaffirmed: Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 also reports that 2 "Kalibr"-equipped ships have entered the Black Sea, corroborating earlier warnings and indicating a persistent high threat of missile strikes. (Previous) * Операция Z reports that the Russian Navy is conducting "Kalibr" strikes. (Previous) * Sustained Civilian Impact (Russia): AV БогомаZ claims " очередные подлые преступления украинских нацистов" (another vile crime by Ukrainian Nazis), a general statement without specific details, likely referring to recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory previously reported. (Previous) * Strategic Bomber Activity (TU-95MS): ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports the takeoff of Tu-95 strategic bombers from the "Olenya" airfield. This indicates preparation for potential large-scale missile strikes. (Previous) * НгП раZVедка states that "Gerans" are deployed to deplete air defense ammunition, followed by cruise missiles. (Previous) * Air Raid Alert in Sevastopol: Colonelcassad reports an air raid alert in Sevastopol, indicating potential Ukrainian drone or missile activity in Crimea. (Previous) * Anticipation of Massive Russian Strikes: «Зона СВО» reports that Ukrainian channels are anticipating a powerful, massive strike on Ukraine tonight, corroborating the TU-95MS activity. This is framed by Russian sources with aggressive rhetoric ("night will be restless for Ukrainians, it will be very hot"). (Previous) * «Зона СВО» explicitly states: "We need a few days to make a decision and strike the entire territory of Ukrai*ne." This implies a deliberate, planned large-scale strike, not an immediate reaction, but reinforces the strategic threat. (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports missiles in Mykolaiv Oblast heading towards Voznesensk and then north towards Pervomaiskyi district and Kirovohrad Oblast. (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a missile in Cherkasy Oblast, heading towards Zvenyhorodka. (Previous) * Николаевский Ванёк reports a cruise missile west of Snihurivka, heading towards Bashtanka, later clarifying as 2 cruise missiles south of Bashtanka, course northwest, then 3 missiles in the area heading towards Voznesenskyi district. (Previous) * Николаевский Ванёк reports an X-31P missile course to Tatarbunary/Vyshneve, later confirming "minus" (interception). (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a missile heading towards Tatarbunary in Odesa Oblast. (Previous) * Николаевский Ванёк reports missiles leaving Mykolaiv Oblast, heading north. (Previous) * Николаевский Ванёк reports missiles from Kirovohrad Oblast moving into Cherkasy Oblast, continuing north. (Previous) * Николаевский Ванёк reports missiles north of Uman, entering Bilotserkivskyi district of Kyiv Oblast. (Previous) * РБК-Україна and КМВА (Київська міська військова адміністрація) report explosions and air defense operations in Kyiv. (Previous) * РБК-Україна reports explosions in Chernihiv, with preliminary damage to a multi-story building. (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine issues an air raid alert across the entire territory of Ukraine. (Previous) * Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a missile in Kyiv Oblast, heading towards Zhytomyr Oblast. (Previous) * Николаевский Ванёк reports no missile detections currently. (Previous) * РБК-Україна reports explosions again in Kyiv. (Previous) * ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports missiles heading towards Kyiv from the south. (Previous) * РБК-Україна provides a map showing a country-wide air raid alert. (Previous) * КМВА (Київська міська військова адміністрація) reports drone debris falling in Solomyanskyi district of Kyiv. (Previous) * РБК-Україна confirms drone debris falling in Solomyanskyi district, Kyiv. (Previous) * NEW: РБК-Україна reports medical calls in Solomyanskyi district, Kyiv. * NEW: РБК-Україна reports air defense working in Obolon, Kyiv, with drones approaching from Vyshhorod and Boryspil. * NEW: КМВА (Київська міська військова адміністрація) reports drone debris falling in Darntskyi district, Kyiv, at multiple locations. * NEW: РБК-Україна confirms drone debris falling in Darnytskyi district, Kyiv. * NEW: РБК-Україна reports a fire in Holosiivskyi district, Kyiv. * NEW: КМВА (Київська міська військова адміністрація) states that debris in Holosiivskyi district fell on a building, information on damage and casualties pending. * NEW: РБК-Україна confirms debris falling on a building in Holosiivskyi district. * NEW: ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports a strong fire in Kyiv after explosions, citing the mayor. * NEW: РБК-Україна reports air defense working again in Obolon. * NEW: РБК-Україна reports a multi-story building on fire in Darnytskyi district, Kyiv. * NEW: Colonelcassad claims a thermal power plant (ТЭЦ) was likely hit in Kyiv, causing fire and power outages. This is accompanied by multiple visual media (photos/videos) claiming to show fires and impacts in Kyiv, though some images are pixelated or obscured. * NEW: РБК-Україна reports a new fire in Solomyanskyi district at a debris fall site. * NEW: РБК-Україна and КМВА (Київська міська військова адміністрація) report possible emergency power outages on the left bank of Kyiv. * NEW: ASTRA reports fires in at least three districts of Kyiv after Russian attacks, including a fire on the 17th floor of a residential building in Darnytskyi district, citing the mayor. * NEW: Оперативний ЗСУ confirms possible emergency power outages on Kyiv's left bank. * Bryansk Airport Attack (Confirmed): Alex Parker Returns shares a photo with the caption "Bryansk Airport. We are enduring," depicting a large explosion and incendiary traces in the night sky. This provides strong visual evidence of an ongoing strike at Bryansk Airport, consistent with earlier reports of Ukrainian deep strikes. (Previous) * Multiple Sources Confirm Bryansk Airport Incident: Оперативний ЗСУ, ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS, STERNENKO, Николаевский Ванёк, ASTRA, РБК-Україна, Colonelcassad, Операция Z, Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦, and КіберБорошно | CyberBoroshno all provide video and photo evidence of large explosions and fires at Bryansk Airport, with some showing "OZON" branded trucks, suggesting a warehouse or logistics facility was also hit. Ukrainian sources explicitly link it to Ukrainian drone/missile activity. Russian sources (Alex Parker Returns) mention Ukrainian claims of an Iskander launcher destruction. (Previous) * Alex Parker Returns provides a video of explosions and fire, identifying "OZON" trucks, attributing it to the destruction of another Iskander launcher with secondary detonation and white smoke from rocket fuel, implying the launchers were prepared for a massive strike but detected. (Previous) * Air Alert in Lipetsk Oblast: Игорь Артамонов reports a "mode of aerial danger" across Lipetsk Oblast, indicating a continued high threat of Ukrainian drone activity deep inside Russia. (Previous) * ТАСС reports temporary restrictions on aircraft reception and departure at Kaluga airport, confirmed by Rosaviatsia, and ASTRA also reports Kaluga airport temporarily closed, likely due to drone activity. (Previous) * Оперативний ЗСУ shares additional video of powerful detonations near Bryansk Airport. (Previous) * РБК-Україна reports new explosions in Bryansk. (Previous) * Colonelcassad shares a video of a missile impact in Kyiv. (Previous)
2. Frontline Dynamics and Ground Operations: * New Russian Offensive in Zaporizhzhia Oblast: ✙DeepState✙🇺🇦 reports that the enemy has launched an offensive on Malynivka, indicating a new or intensified Russian push in this sector. (Previous) * Russian Confirmation of Malynivka Offensive: Операция Z (via "Военкоры Русской Весны") confirms the start of a Russian offensive on Malynivka in the Zaporizhzhia direction, reinforcing the earlier Ukrainian report. (Previous) * Drone Strikes on Enemy Positions: Воин DV shares video footage of drone strikes against hidden enemy positions and equipment in the "Battle for Fyodorovka," suggesting active combat and drone utilization. (Previous) * Colonelcassad shares video of assault groups from "Vostok" grouping operating in Fedorivka (Yuzhnodonetsk direction), confirming continued intense fighting there. (Previous) * Colonelcassad shares video of 35th Combined Arms Army destroying a D-30 howitzer, a UAV launcher, and multiple rifle cells at night. (Previous) * Ukrainian POW Interrogation: Оперативний ЗСУ shared a video of a 50-year-old Russian assault soldier, Aleksey Polyakov, from the 810th Marine Brigade, describing his 2-day combat experience in Kursk Oblast before surrendering. He claims he was recruited under false pretenses and forced to sign a contract, providing valuable intelligence on Russian recruitment practices and low morale. (Previous) * Donetsk Oblast Engagements: Военкор Котенок shares a military map for the Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk) direction, right flank/Druzhkivka direction, indicating ongoing engagements in these areas. (Previous) * Azov Brigade Action in Toretsk Direction: Оперативний ЗСУ provides video of reconnaissance elements of the 12th Azov Brigade eliminating an occupier and capturing another in the Toretsk direction. This indicates active Ukrainian counter-operations and highlights the ongoing intensity in Donetsk. (Previous) * Военкор Котенок shares a map for the Druzhkivka/Konstantinivka direction, indicating ongoing Russian pressure in that sector. (Previous) * Ukrainian Drone Strike on Bridge/Structure: ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS shares a video of a new type of weapon, developed by a Brave1 platform participant, tested on the front, showing a thermal camera view of an explosion on what appears to be a bridge or similar structure. This highlights ongoing Ukrainian innovation in drone technology and targeting. (Previous) * Russian Offensive on Sumy Confirmed (Rybar Map): Colonelcassad shares a "RYBAR" map indicating a Russian offensive near Sumy, titled "Situation as of the end of June 5, 2025." This provides further corroboration of Russian ground advances and consolidation of gains in Sumy Oblast. (Previous) * Рыбарь provides a detailed map of the "Russian Borderland," specifically focusing on Kursk and Sumy Oblasts, confirming continued active operations in these areas. (Previous) * Dnipropetrovsk Direction (Russian Map): Военкор Котенок shares a map for the Dnipropetrovsk direction, implying Russian activity or areas of interest in this sector. (Previous) * Novopavlivka Direction (Russian Strike Video): Военкор Котенок shares a video showing a building being targeted and destroyed by a bomb in the Novopavlivka direction. This suggests ongoing Russian aerial or artillery strikes in this area. (Previous) * Военкор Котенок shares a map for the Zaporizhzhia / Novopavlivka direction, indicating continued Russian focus on this area. (Previous) * Mobilization Concerns in Russia (Astra): ASTRA reports on a man with a cane being sent to the front after complaining about unpaid wages from a Belgorod businessman. This incident, framed as "This will probably be my last video," highlights continued issues with Russian mobilization practices, particularly regarding the fitness of recruits and potential coercion. (Previous) * Kupyansk Direction: Военкор Котенок shares a map for the Kupyansk direction, specifically the Dvurechensky bridgehead, indicating ongoing Russian operations in this sector. (Previous)
3. Information Warfare and Internal Narratives: * Intensified US Political Infighting Amplified: The public dispute between Donald Trump and Elon Musk remains a significant focus. * Alex Parker Returns and Colonelcassad amplify Musk's alleged statement about decommissioning Dragon spacecraft in response to Trump breaking government contracts, suggesting a major fallout. (Previous) * Alex Parker Returns, ASTRA, STERNENKO, Оперативний ЗСУ, and Colonelcassad all report and comment on Musk's alleged support for Trump's impeachment and replacement by JD Vance, portraying deep divisions within US political circles. (Previous) * ТАСС and Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 use this to claim Trump's statements imply German Chancellor Merz's Nazism, linking Merz to Zelenskyy in a negative light, continuing Russian efforts to demonize Ukrainian leadership and its allies. (Previous) * Alex Parker Returns further amplifies the claim that the US government terminating contracts with Musk would mean an end to Starlink for "Ukrainians," a direct attempt to create panic and undermine Ukrainian morale. (Previous) * Musk's Impeachment Support for Trump: TASS specifically reports Elon Musk supporting the impeachment of the current head of state and replacing him with JD Vance. This is a direct amplification of the internal US political discord. (Previous) * Musk's Economic Prediction for US: Alex Parker Returns attributes to Musk a statement that Trump's actions will lead to a recession in the US in the second half of the year, followed by a provocative statement "Make Russia Great Again. Continue the work. Let there be good!" - implying Russian leverage over US internal politics. (Previous) * White House Meetings on Musk's Tweets: Оперативний ЗСУ reports that high-ranking White House aides have held several meetings to discuss the consequences of Elon Musk's tweets, indicating the severity with which the US administration views this information warfare front. (Previous) * РБК-Україна hints at "shocking truth" about Trump in the Epstein case, suggesting a further escalation of this narrative and potential for more damaging revelations. (Previous) * Musk's Longevity Claim: Alex Parker Returns quotes Musk stating he will be here for 40 more years, while Trump has 3.5 years left, seemingly mocking Trump's influence and predicting a more enduring role for himself. (Previous) * ТАСС reports Trump stating he is not concerned about attacks from Elon Musk, indicating a continued, albeit volatile, public feud between the two figures. (Previous) * Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 reports Putin offering to mediate a "peace agreement" between Trump and Musk, a clear attempt to insert Russia into US internal political discourse and portray itself as a neutral party. (Previous) * Colonelcassad amplifies further inflammatory content regarding Trump and pedophilia allegations linked to the Epstein case, attempting to discredit Trump and further destabilize US politics. (Previous) * Alex Parker Returns questions why Biden and Democrats haven't used the Epstein files against Trump if, according to Musk, Trump is involved, suggesting a deepening conspiracy narrative. (Previous) * Russian Youth Support for SMO: Два майора shares a video showing Moscow State University students supporting Russian soldiers in border regions, highlighting civilian-military cooperation and patriotic narratives. (Previous) * Russian Demographic Claims: Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 makes an unsubstantiated claim that Ukraine's population has fallen from 52 million to "no more than 12 million," a clear disinformation attempt to demoralize Ukraine and justify Russian actions. (Previous) * Russian Narratives on Post-War Ukraine: Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 outlines a Russian vision for a post-war Ukraine, suggesting "United Oblasts of Ukraine" with more rights than Donetsk and Luhansk, eventually leading to a return to Russian identity for many Ukrainians, reinforcing annexationist ambitions. (Previous) * Russian Fundraising Efforts: Операция Z (via "Военкоры Русской Весны") shares videos of soldiers thanking subscribers for donations of medical kits, thermal imagers, generators, and DJI Mavic 3 Classic drones, indicating continued reliance on private support for equipment. (Previous) * Ukrainian Display of Diplomatic Ties: ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS shares a photo message from Yermak, stating that a joint photo of Vance and Zelenskyy has been hung in the White House, aiming to signal continued strong US-Ukrainian relations despite internal US political discourse. (Previous) * Russian MoD "Top News Today": MoD Russia shares photo collages captioned "Top News Today," signaling a continued proactive information dissemination strategy. (Previous) * НгП раZVедка shares a screenshot of a Ukrainian channel discussing "panic in the pigsty," framing Ukrainian concerns about Russian strikes in a derogatory manner. (Previous) * Alex Parker Returns reports that a family of migrants whose children allegedly stomped on the St. George ribbon will be stripped of citizenship and deported from Kaluga Oblast, citing Oleg Kalugin, Minister of Internal Policy of Kaluga Oblast. This reflects intensified Russian internal security and nationalist measures. (Previous) * НгП раZVедка shares a video with a derogatory caption towards Ukrainians, indicating continued dehumanizing rhetoric. (Previous) * ТАСС reports a bill on Russian language knowledge for citizenship will be submitted to the State Duma, signaling further integration efforts for new citizens/occupied territories. (Previous) * НгП раZVедка shares photos seemingly celebrating recent strikes with celebratory captions, confirming the Russian narrative of success and aggression. (Previous) * STERNENKO uses inflammatory language against Russians, reflecting heightened tension. (Previous) * NEW: ТАСС reports on a bill for criminal cases without victim statements to combat domestic violence in Russia, unrelated to Ukraine but indicative of internal legislative focus. * NEW: Операция Z (via "Военкоры Русской Весны") reports on a statement from Rutte, claiming Russia produces as much ammunition in three months as all NATO countries combined in a year, framing it as a call for NATO to prepare for Russian aggression.
4. International Support for Ukraine: * NATO Military Aid Commitment: Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦 reports that NATO will provide Ukraine with additional military aid exceeding 20 billion euros, as stated by Rutte. This is a significant new commitment, indicating continued robust international support. (Previous)
The strategic environment remains dominated by an ongoing, large-scale Russian missile and drone attack across Ukraine, specifically focused on Kyiv and surrounding oblasts. The multi-wave nature of the attack is evident, with Shaheds continuing to move across central and western Ukraine (Vinnytsia, Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, Rivne Oblasts). Kyiv has experienced multiple impacts and fires in at least three districts (Solomyanskyi, Darnytskyi, Holosiivskyi), with reports of debris falling on buildings and a multi-story residential building on fire. Critically, there are claims from Russian sources (Colonelcassad) that a thermal power plant (ТЭЦ) in Kyiv was hit, leading to fires and potential emergency power outages on the left bank, which would signify a severe escalation of damage to critical infrastructure. The coordinated use of Shaheds to deplete air defenses before missile strikes is now confirmed by observed patterns and stated Russian doctrine.
Ukrainian air defense continues to operate under immense pressure, with reports of engagements in multiple Kyiv districts. The extent of actual damage to critical infrastructure and civilian casualties from the current wave is still being assessed but appears significant.
Ukrainian deep strike capabilities remain a critical factor, demonstrated by continued reports and visual evidence of powerful detonations at Bryansk Airport. This forces Russia to divert resources and maintain a high level of vigilance in its rear areas.
Ground operations continue to be dynamic, with Russian offensives in Zaporizhzhia (Malynivka) and the expansion of the bridgehead in Sumy Oblast remaining key areas of concern. Ukrainian forces are actively engaging.
The information warfare sphere is intensifying, with Russia continuing to push aggressive, dehumanizing rhetoric and amplifying narratives of its military superiority and NATO's weakness (e.g., ammunition production claims). Ukrainian sources are working to counter these narratives and highlight Russian aggression. The ongoing internal US political discourse around Trump and Musk continues to be exploited by Russian propaganda.
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