Kyiv Oblast (Troyeshchyna/Left Bank): KMA confirms power outage in several residential buildings on the Left Bank. "Kyivteploenergo" denies explosion at TPP-6, stating the enterprise is operating normally and the incident occurred outside its territory. KMA confirms power supply restored. This confirms the explosion was not on TPP-6 and was rapidly contained. RBC-Ukraine reports 9,500 homes in Kyiv were de-energized due to the night attack. DSN (State Emergency Service) shows photos of firefighting efforts in the area of TPP-6, indicating a significant fire (previously confirmed as commercial hangar). CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Kirovohrad Oblast (Znamyanka Community): Agricultural enterprise damaged by RUF attack, including farm buildings and equipment. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Kharkiv Oblast (Kharkiv City): RUF strike UAVs (Shaheds) impacted Kharkiv city, 2 injured. One Shahed reportedly downed. Significant smoke plumes and intense orange glow observed. KABs launched towards Kharkiv Oblast, with Oleg Synehubov (Kharkiv ODA Head) reporting strikes on Kharkiv city and 13 settlements. RUF attacked rescuers during tasks in Kharkiv. New imagery from Colonelcassad shows significant fire damage in Chuhuiv, likely from a recent strike. Additionally, a civilian vehicle was attacked by an FPV drone, resulting in the death of a child. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. RUF MoD claims liberation of Sobolivka in Kharkiv Oblast. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. RUF aviation conducted airstrikes at Vovchanski Khutory, Vovchansk, Odradne, Okhrimivka, Zybyne, Prykolotne and Khatnye. Clashes reported near Vovchansk and towards Ambarne. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Alex Parker Returns claims RUF liberated Sobolivka and are "taking Kupyansk in a bag." CONFIDENCE: LOW (Propaganda, encirclement of Kupyansk not confirmed). RUF UAV threat reported in Kharkiv Oblast. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. TASS (RUF source) claims RUF forces are cutting off UAF logistics under Kupyansk and encircling the UAF grouping, stating the situation is critical for Ukrainian soldiers. CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM (RUF claim, likely exaggerated, but indicates intent to encircle). RUF (AV БогомаZ) reports 21 UAF aircraft-type UAVs destroyed over Bryansk Oblast. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports Russia killed a child in Kharkiv Oblast. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. RBC-Ukraine reports two civilians injured from mine detonation in a forest belt area. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. RBC-Ukraine reports double strike by Russians on Konstantinovka. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Дневник Десантника reports on the situation in Iziumsky district of Kharkiv Oblast, also posts photo captioned "Kharkiv direction" (CONFIDENCE: HIGH). Воин DV reports a drone strike by 37th Guards Motor Rifle Brigade on a UAF vehicle attempting rotation near Karl Marks. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. New video from Воин DV shows destruction of UAF personnel in a residential building in an unspecified area after they entered it, likely from Kharkiv or Donbas direction. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (Synelnykivskyi District): New threat reported: UAF Air Force reports threat of aviation weapons employment in Synelnykivskyi district. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Additionally, Ukrainian official Serhii Lysak reports that two districts of the oblast were terrorized by Russian troops throughout the day, with accompanying photos showing damage to a residential building. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Donetsk Oblast: No significant changes to battlefield geometry. RUF maintains pressure in Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, Toretsk, Kurakhove, Orikhiv, Huliaipole, Velyka Novosilka, Lyman, Kupyansk, and Siversk directions. Pokrovsk direction remains most active. RUF reports "cleanup" operations nearing completion in Poddubnoye (confirmed by Воин DV video showing aerial footage of contested settlement with Russian flags and explosions), implying RUF gains. RUF "Voenkor Russkoy Vesny" footage indicates operational presence and combat in Vuhledar, Klishchiivka, Artemivsk (Bakhmut), Chasiv Yar, and Soledar directions. RUF sources (Voins DV) claim destruction of UAF personnel by 37th Guards Motor Rifle Brigade on Shakhtarske direction (likely Vuhledar/south Donetsk). TASS (RUF source) reports that "liberation" of Chasiv Yar will lead to collapse of UAF defense towards Kostiantynivka, Druzhkivka, and Sloviansk, an aspirational claim. A new RUF video from Voins DV claims destruction of a UAF dugout near Voskresenka by 305th Guards Artillery Brigade. Recent RUF video (Два майора) shows soldiers in trenches on "Konstantinovsky direction" requesting supplies, indicating ongoing combat intensity. New imagery (Сливочный каприз) from Velika Novosilka shows continued activity, also posts image of a bar chart labeled "SVO Zone - Pace of Advance" (CONFIDENCE: HIGH). RUF MoD claims liberation of Poddubnoye in Donetsk. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. 46th Separate Airmobile Brigade reports repelling 42 attacks in Pokrovske direction (June 29 - July 5), eliminating 147 personnel. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. UAF General Staff reports clashes near Poltavka, Malynivka, Novoekonomichne, Myrolubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Shevchenko, Razine, Horikhove, Dachne, Zvirove, Udachne, Novoserhiyivka, Muravka, Novopavlivka, Oleksiyivka and towards Volodymyrivka, Serhiyivka, Filiya and Pokrovsk (Pokrovsk direction). Clashes near Zirka, Tolstoy, Voskresenka, Zaporizhzhya, Shevchenko, Novopil (Novopavlivka direction). Clashes near Bila Hora, Chasiv Yar and Stupochky (Kramatorsk direction). Clashes near Toretsk, Dyliyivka, Rusyn Yar (Toretsk direction). Clashes near Serebryanka, Verkhnokamyanske, Hryhorivka and Ivano-Daryivka (Siversk direction). Clashes near Novoyehorivka, Hrekivka, Karpivka, Zelena Dolyna, Kolodyazi, Novyy Myr, Ridkodub, Myrne, Torske, Hryhorivka (Lyman direction). Clashes near Holubivka, Kindrashivka, Zahryzove, Zelenyy Hay and towards Kupyansk (Kupyansk direction). CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Kotsnews also claims RUF liberation of Sobolivka and Poddubnoye. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. TASS reports Ukrainian grouping in Myrne, west of Donetsk, is in a "fire bag" after the liberation of Poddubnoye. This is a RUF claim of encirclement. CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM. A video shows two teenagers on a pitbike crashing into a car in Kirovsky district of Donetsk; no military relevance. CONFIDENCE: HIGH (Fact), LOW (Relevance). ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS video shows "Chimeras" (UAF drones) targeting RUF equipment and personnel near Toretsk, indicating active UAF drone operations in this area. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС reports a Russian Z-blogger's video exposed RUF positions near Toretsk, which were subsequently targeted by HIMARS. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Narodnaya militsiya DNR (RUF source) shares drone video of UAF mortar positions being destroyed in Rusyn Yar. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. BUТUSOV PLUS video shows panoramic destruction in occupied Marinka, Donetsk Oblast, indicating continued heavy combat and infrastructure damage. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Два майора shares a drone video from Krasnolymansky direction with thermal imagery, suggesting RUF drone operations in this sector. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. UAF General Staff shares photos of awards ceremony for 36th and 38th Separate Marine Brigades in Donetsk Oblast. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Mash na Donbasse provides imagery of a damaged building interior, likely from combat in Donbas, indicating continued destruction. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Colonelcassad claims "Dalnevostochniki" (presumably from Russia's Far East Military District) liberated Tolstoy in DNR (Novopavlovka direction). This is a new reported RUF gain. CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM.New information indicates active engagement by RUF's airborne (VDV) units in the Krasnoarmeysk direction (formerly Pokrovsk direction), with drone footage showing surveillance and potential targeting. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. The image of a photo from the Siversk direction from Военкор Котенок indicates continued RUF presence and potential combat activity in that area. CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM.
Kherson Oblast (Nova Kakhovka): RUF "Voenkor Russkoy Vesny" claims a UAF strike on a polyclinic in Nova Kakhovka, causing significant destruction. This claim requires independent verification. CONFIDENCE: LOW. TASS reports RUF "Dnepr" unit destroyed a Ukrainian M777 howitzer towed by a truck via thermal imaging drone footage. This suggests localized RUF drone and artillery activity. UAF Air Force reports missile danger in Kherson Oblast. RUF FPV drone strike on an OKKO gas station in Kherson. RUF also attacked rescuers in Kherson. БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС provides video and photos of a drone attack on Ukrainian rescuers in Kherson Oblast (CONFIDENCE: HIGH). ASTRA confirms Russia attacked Ukrainian rescuers in Kherson and Kharkiv (CONFIDENCE: HIGH). CONFIDENCE: HIGH. TASS (RUF source) claims UAF deployed seven brigades and a UAV strike battalion to the Kherson direction. CONFIDENCE: LOW (Propaganda). BТУСОВ ПЛЮС video shows a Russian paratrooper attempting to cross a water body in "Kherson jungles," indicating continued RUF attempts at riverine infiltration. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. UAF General Staff reports repelling 1 Russian army assault in Kherson direction. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. RUF aviation conducted airstrikes at Olhivka. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Дневник Десантника reports activity in Kherson direction. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Silly Oborony Pivdnya Ukrainy video shows UAF Marines operating a ZU-23 anti-aircraft gun at night, indicating continued air defense operations in Kherson. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Mykolaiv Oblast: RUF strike UAVs (Shaheds) detected from Black Sea, moving towards Mykolaiv Oblast / Odesa Oblast. Explosions heard, reported shootdown of Shaheds. New group of RUF strike UAVs reported on the south of Mykolaiv Oblast moving north (AFU). Mykolaiv Vanok reports 4 "mopeds" entering city from Bolshaya Korenikha, 1 heading to Varvarovsky Bridge, then splitting towards city center, with one "minus 1" (shot down), and one remaining heading towards Zavodsky/Tsentralny district. A new "moped" also reported. Mykolaiv Vanok reports "minus" for mopeds over Mykolaiv, but also reports shrapnel falling on a house near the city center, with a possible casualty. New reports via Операция Z / Военкоры Русской Весны indicate another impact in Mykolaiv. RBC-Україна reports 1 injured in Mykolaiv, citing Kim. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS video shows a significant explosion and smoke plume in Mykolaiv from a Shahed impact. Mayor reports city-wide damage. Mykolaiv Vanok video confirms damage to a bank building. "Voenkor Russkoy Vesny" footage shows RUF activity on Kinburn Spit. New imagery from RBC-Ukraine shows significant fire/damage from a strike in Mykolaiv. STERNENKO reports 2 injured in Mykolaiv, damage to 10 residential buildings, catering facility, and bank from Shahed attack. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Odesa Oblast: RUF strike UAVs (Shaheds) detected from Black Sea, moving towards Mykolaiv Oblast / Odesa Oblast. Ballistic missile threat from south lifted. UAF Naval Forces celebrated in Odesa, with record-breaking flag display, indicating continued UAF presence and morale. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Poltava Oblast: RUF strike UAVs (Shaheds) continue movement into Poltava Oblast from Sumy and southern Chernihiv. AFU reports "fast-moving target" from Sumy Oblast heading towards Poltava Oblast. New groups of RUF UAVs (mopeds) reported on the south of Chernihiv region and Sumy region, moving towards Poltava region. UAF Air Force reports a group of strike UAVs in the center of Poltava region moving southwest. UAF Air Force reports strike UAVs approaching Kremenchuk from East and West. All previous UAV threats reported as cleared. Mykolaiv Vanok reports "minus" for mopeds over Kremenchuk. РБК-Україна reports a fire in a private household in Kremenchuk district, Poltava Oblast. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports a Shahed hit a TCC building and nearby residential building in Kremenchuk. UAF Ground Forces and Оперативний ЗСУ confirm strike on TCC building in Kremenchuk by UAV, approx 09:35 local time. New RUF source (Alex Parker Returns) confirms strike on TCC in Kremenchuk as the third such strike this week. New video (Оперативний ЗСУ) shows the moment of impact on the TCC building in Kremenchuk. Alex Parker Returns and Операция Z also share videos of the Kremenchuk TCC strike. Colonelcassad also posts video of the Kremenchuk TCC strike, explicitly stating "Another Geran arrived with a summons at the TCC building." Дневник Десантника posts photos and videos showing the TCC building in Kremenchuk on fire. WarGonzo also posts video claiming RUF attacked Ukrainian TCCs with "Gerans." CONFIDENCE: HIGH. The number of victims from the Poltava strike on July 3rd has increased. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. ASTRA reports a woman died in Poltava from injuries sustained in the July 3rd strike. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. RBC-Ukraine reports on the three Shahed strikes on TCCs over the past week, with imagery of a firefighter on a damaged roof. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Voenkor Kotenok shares photos of the TCC in Kremenchuk after "Geran" strikes. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.RBC-Ukraine reports the number of injured in Kremenchuk has risen to 2. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Sumy Oblast: RUF tactical aviation continues KAB (glide bomb) launches. UAF Air Force reports KAB/KAR launches by tactical aviation onto Sumy Oblast. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. RUF strike UAVs continue to move west, with new groups specifically targeting Poltava and Chernihiv Oblasts from Sumy. AFU reports KABs launched towards Sumy Oblast. AFU reports "fast-moving target" in Sumy Oblast heading towards Poltava Oblast. A new group of RUF UAVs is confirmed on the south of Chernihiv region and Sumy region, moving towards Poltava region. A new group of RUF UAVs (mopeds) reported in eastern Sumy Oblast heading towards Poltava Oblast. Ballistic missile threat from the East to Poltava Oblast reported. WarGonzo's "Frontline summary for the morning 06.07.2025" map shows active "Sumy Direction," indicating potential RUF intent for operations here. RUF sources (Дневник Десантника) claim UAF has redeployed new units to the Sumy direction. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. UAF General Staff reports RUF aviation conducted airstrikes at Boyaro-Lezhachi. UAF General Staff reports repelling 23 Russian army assaults in Kursk and North Slobozhansky (Sumy) direction. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports over 20 trucks with personnel being redeployed by RUF to Sumy region (Andryushchenko). The video shows trucks on a highway with signs to Taganrog/Rostov-on-Don and Melitopol/Simferopol, indicating movement from southern regions. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Colonelcassad shares video of destroyed UAF personnel, identified as from the 48th Separate Engineer Brigade, in the Sumy direction. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. UAF Air Force reports threat of enemy strike UAVs in Sumy Oblast. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS shares drone video showing the hunting of an enemy UAV crew in Sumy Oblast by operators of the "Pentagon" 225th Separate Assault Regiment, indicating active UAF counter-drone operations. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.Dva Mayora publishes video showing aerial strikes on a forested area in Sumy Oblast, indicating continued RUF offensive operations. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Vinnytsia Oblast: RUF strike UAVs (Shaheds) from southern Kyiv Oblast now moving towards Vinnytsia Oblast. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Zaporizhzhia Oblast: RUF attack on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district around 02:00 resulted in damage to a private enterprise, a farming enterprise, and warehouses from 5 Shahed UAVs. One 89-year-old female civilian injured. Three multi-story buildings in Zaporizhzhia also sustained damage. Air raid alert lifted. Ballistic missile threat from south lifted. Significant impacts observed. Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration issues new alert for ballistic missile threat from the East. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. "Voenkor Russkoy Vesny" video shows significant orange glow over Zaporizhzhia. Kotsnews (RUF source) posts video of an FPV drone strike on a damaged building in Zaporizhzhia. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. RUF sources (Дневник Десантника) suggesting "forced evacuation" of local gauleiters in Zaporizhzhia due to RUF activation on the front. CONFIDENCE: LOW (Propaganda). Air raid alert lifted as of 08:59Z. RUF aviation conducted airstrikes at Bilohirya, Stepnohirsk. Clashes near Kamyanske (Orikhiv direction) and Malynivka (Huliaipole direction). CONFIDENCE: HIGH. STERNENKO video shows UAF drones destroying RUF artillery and logistics in Zaporizhzhia direction. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. UAF Підрозділ Shadow posts drone video showing successful strike on RUF enemy dugout. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration reports RUF attacked Polohivskyi district with an FPV drone. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration reports on a week of aid to the Zaporizhzhia front, including drones, vehicles, and thermal imagers. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. STERNENKO reports Ronin's of the 65th Separate Motorized Brigade continue to destroy enemy logistics and personnel in Zaporizhzhia direction. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Russian Territory:
Belgorod Oblast (RU): Local authorities report UAF drone attack on a bus and two vehicles, resulting in casualties. Andrey Marochko (RUF source via TASS) claims RUF forces advanced 2km on a new front section at the junction of Belgorod and Kharkiv Oblasts. CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM. Governor Gladkov reports 6 people injured in Belgorod Oblast in the last 24 hours. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Bryansk Oblast (RU): Governor reports 30 UAF aircraft-type UAVs detected and destroyed by RUF AD. Governor БогомаZ posts images of poppy fields for opium production, no military relevance. CONFIDENCE: HIGH (UAVs), LOW (Poppy field). RUF (AV БогомаZ) reports 21 UAF aircraft-type UAVs destroyed over Bryansk Oblast. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Kaluga Oblast (RU): Governor Shapsha (via TASS and ASTRA) reports 5 UAF UAVs destroyed by RUF AD, no casualties. Airport restrictions lifted. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. TASS reports restrictions on air traffic introduced at Kaluga airport. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Krasnodar Krai (Novorossiysk): RUF sources (Dva Mayora) report UAF attack on Novorossiysk by USVs throughout the night, confirmed by city head. Previous UAF video showed smoke plumes. UAF media publishes new video of explosions in Novorossiysk, indicating successful USV attacks (ASTRA, РБК-Україна). RUF sources (Dnevnik Desantnika, Военкор Котенок) publish videos of explosions over water and emergency services, confirming attacks on Novorossiysk. RUF sources now claiming attacks "successfully repelled". New RUF imagery (Colonelcassad) shows a destroyed USV in Novorossiysk. This confirms UAF attack and RUF AD response. CONFIDENCE: HIGH (UAF attack confirmed), MEDIUM (RUF claim of successful repel for some targets).
Kursk Oblast (RU): Alexander Khinshtein officially nominated as a candidate for governor of Kursk Oblast, indicating political stability efforts despite military concerns. Putin posthumously names 155th Kursk Marine Brigade after Twice Hero of Russia Gudkov (ТАСС), linking the unit to the Kursk region. New RUF source (Операция Z) confirms the posthumous naming of 155th Marine Brigade. TASS reports Putin met with Gudkov's widow and presented her with the second "Golden Star" medal. CONFIDENCE: HIGH (Fact). LOW (Relevance). Colonelcassad also reports on this award. Mikhail Gudkov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy for Coastal Troops, died in Kursk Oblast and is the first twice Hero of Russia in modern history. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. UAF General Staff reports repelling 23 Russian army assaults in Kursk and North Slobozhansky (Sumy) direction. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Дневник Десантника reports activity in Kursk Oblast. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. RUF source "Старше Эдды" celebrates Mikhail Gudkov as the first "Twice Hero" of Russia posthumously, indicating strong propaganda focus on military heroes. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. ASTRA reports Putin signed a decree awarding Mikhail Gudkov the second "Golden Star" of Hero of Russia. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Операция Z / Военкоры Русской Весны shares video of Putin's speech at the "All for Victory!" forum, commemorating Mikhail Yevgenyevich Gorshenev (Mikhail Gudkov) and the 155th Guards Marine Brigade, and shows Putin presenting the second "Golden Star" medal to Gudkov's widow. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Lipetsk Oblast (RU - Yelets and Yelets district): Red and yellow levels of "UAV attack threat" lifted. Fighterbomber posts video of two Su-57s flying over Yelets. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Moscow Oblast (RU): Новости Москвы reports high temperatures up to +35°C. No military relevance. CONFIDENCE: HIGH (Fact). LOW (Relevance). Новости Москвы also states aviation between Moscow and St. Petersburg is practically halted. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. TASS (and Новости Москвы) reports FPK (Federal Passenger Company) has increased the number of wagons in "Sapsan" trains for July 6 and 7, indicating a shift to rail transport due to air travel disruptions. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. TASS reports Putin arrived at the "All for Victory!" forum organized by the Popular Front in Moscow. CONFIDENCE: HIGH (Fact), LOW (Relevance). Putin honored a minute of silence for General Gudkov and all fallen soldiers in the SVO at the forum. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. TASS reports Putin at "All for Victory!" forum. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Poddubny |Z|О|V| edition also reports Putin at the forum. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Rybar shares video of Putin speaking at the "All for Victory!" forum. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. MoD Russia shares multiple photos of Putin touring the "Everything for Victory!" exhibition, featuring military equipment including drones and EW systems. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (RU): Rosaviatsiya reports 12 flights cancelled at Nizhny Novgorod airport over past 24 hours. Rosaviatsiya now reports restrictions lifted for Nizhny Novgorod airport. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Alex Parker Returns posts video from Nizhny Novgorod airport showing individuals in high-visibility vests labeled "subject to deportation," indicating potential migrant issues or forced returns, no direct military relevance. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. TASS and ASTRA report temporary restrictions introduced at Nizhny Novgorod airport. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Pskov Oblast (RU): Governor reports temporary restrictions introduced at Pskov airport due to UAV threat. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. TASS reports temporary restrictions for air travel at Pulkovo airport. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Leningrad Oblast (RU - Ust-Luga): Governor reports threat of UAV danger in Leningrad Oblast. Оперативний ЗСУ reports explosion and ammonia leak on Eco Wizard tanker in Ust-Luga port. STERNENKO provides photo of "Eco Wizard" tanker showing fire and black smoke plume. Операция Z / Военкоры Русской Весны also reports on the tanker explosion. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports multiple explosions on the Eco Wizard tanker in Ust-Luga port, causing it to sink. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
St. Petersburg (Pulkovo Airport): Оперативний ЗСУ reports mass delays and cancellations at Pulkovo airport, likely due to UAV threats (implied "Kovyor" plan). STERNENKO reports collapse in Russian airports, including Pulkovo and Sheremetyevo, with mass cancellations and delays. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Governor reports threat of UAV danger in Leningrad Oblast which includes St. Petersburg. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. TASS reports temporary restrictions for air travel at Pulkovo airport. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
General (RU): RUF MoD claims 120 Ukrainian UAVs shot down over Russian regions and the Sea of Azov overnight (Dnevnik Desantnika, Военкор Котенок). This is a significant increase in reported intercepts and highly likely exaggerated. ASTRA (RUF source) also reports the 120 UAV claim. UAF deep strikes continue to affect Russian air travel, with head of ATOR (Association of Tour Operators of Russia) Maya Lomidze stating direct flights with USA may take prolonged time to resume. Russian Ministry of Transport states airports are gradually returning to scheduled operation. CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM (Claim of 120 UAVs downed), HIGH (UAF deep strike persistence), HIGH (Airport operations). UAF Air Force reports neutralizing 117/157 RUF UAVs (98 shot down, 19 EW/lost) and 4 S-300 missiles. This contrasts with RUF claims and clarifies numbers. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Large queues at Crimean Bridge (TASS) suggest continued civilian movement despite military activity. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. RUF MoD claims 39 Ukrainian UAVs shot down over six regions in Russia between 08:30 and 14:00 MSK. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. КіберБорошно | CyberBoroshno reports on the results of strikes on Borisoglebsk airfield on July 5th, with satellite imagery showing possible damage indicators, although the extent is unclear from the provided image. CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM. TASS reports Putin claims Russian drones destroyed more than $2 billion worth of enemy equipment. CONFIDENCE: LOW (Unverifiable RUF claim). МОБИЛИЗАЦИЯ | Новости | Срочники shares video of Putin at "Kulibin-club." CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Putin states Russia's domestic innovations in military tech often surpass NATO equivalents. CONFIDENCE: LOW (Propaganda). TASS shares photo of a car with "Мы - Россия! Мы - Лавров!" sticker at the BRICS summit, indicating a propaganda element. CONFIDENCE: HIGH (Fact), LOW (Relevance). «Зона СВО» shares an image of a soldier with a thank you note for a song. CONFIDENCE: HIGH (Fact), LOW (Relevance).
Krasnoyarsk (RU): Alex Parker Returns video shows apprehension of two individuals related to an alleged sexual assault. No direct military relevance. CONFIDENCE: HIGH (Fact). LOW (Relevance).
Dagestan (RU - Buynaksk): A teenager was arrested in connection with an alleged attempt to commit a terrorist act near an МВД (Ministry of Internal Affairs) building. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. This is a domestic security issue, not directly related to military operations in Ukraine. Операция Z / Военкоры Русской Весны also reports this. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. TASS reports the arrest of the head of Karabudakhkent district, Dagestan, on fraud charges, indicating internal security issues. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Murmansk Oblast (RU): Criminal case opened over the death of two people during a trail run. No direct military relevance. CONFIDENCE: HIGH (Fact). LOW (Relevance).
Novosibirsk (RU): Alex Parker Returns video shows an individual speaking defiantly, stating no one can do anything to him, indicating social tension or extremism. No direct military relevance. CONFIDENCE: HIGH (Fact). LOW (Relevance). Alex Parker Returns video also shows a physical confrontation, confirming civilian incident. CONFIDENCE: HIGH (Fact). LOW (Relevance).
Kirov (RU): TASS reports temporary restrictions introduced at Kirov airport for security. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Samara Oblast (RU): Два майора shares video and photos of the Governor of Samara Oblast, Fedorishchev Vyacheslav Andreevich, transferring a large batch of aid to troops, including drones, EW/communication equipment, excavator, and APCs. This indicates regional governmental support for the military. CONFIDENCE: HIGH.
Black Sea: A new group of RUF strike UAVs (Shaheds) detected from the Black Sea, moving towards Mykolaiv Oblast / Odesa Oblast. Additional 3 new "moped" UAVs detected in the Black Sea, en route to Kinburn Spit/Dmytrivka/Parutyne. RUF Naval activity in the Black Sea includes 1 ship, 1 frigate, 1 missile carrier (bearing 8 Kalibr missiles) and 1 patrol ship. No missile carriers in the Sea of Azov. UAF Air Force reports activity of RUF tactical aviation in the Azov Sea. A video from Fighterbomber (RUF source) shows a helicopter over a beach, indicating RUF air force activity over coastal areas. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Fighterbomber shares photo of a helicopter over the sea. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Mash na Donbasse shares videos and photos of various beach and resort areas in Mariupol, Belosaraiska Kosa, and Sedovo, all on the Azov Sea coast, showing civilian activity and no direct military presence. This indicates RUF is showcasing normalcy in occupied territories. CONFIDENCE: HIGH (Fact), LOW (Relevance). Два майора posts video of a naval vessel, possibly a patrol boat, indicating active naval presence. CONFIDENCE: HIGH. Дневник Десант
