Here is the update as of Friday, June 7, 2024.

Military Operations

• The governor of Ukraine's Donetsk region reported casualties from Russian assaults and ordered evacuations due to deteriorating security.
• The Ukrainian air force downed multiple drones in a Russian attack, causing a fire without casualties.
• Russia launched ballistic missiles, with no reported damage in Ukraine.
• Ukraine's military intelligence destroyed a Russian tugboat near Crimea.
• Russian forces captured a Colombian national fighting alongside Ukrainian soldiers.
• Renowned writer Sergey Zhadan joined Ukraine's military for training.

Politics and Diplomacy

• US President Biden and European leaders commemorated the D-Day anniversary, affirming support for Ukraine.
• President Zelenskyy drew parallels between historical events and the current situation, urging unity in defending freedom.
• Zelenskyy invited India to a peace conference and Hungary confirmed its attendance to support Ukrainian proposals.
• Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister sought increased Chinese involvement in trade and investment.
• Ukraine initiated arbitration seeking damages over the destruction of Kakhovka Dam.
• A former Ukrainian soldier was jailed for sharing sensitive military information with Russia.

Weaponry

• France announced transferring Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine and training Ukrainian pilots.
• France and other Western allies were requested to send military instructors to train Ukrainian forces on Ukrainian soil.
• The US planned military aid for Ukraine, including munitions and artillery systems.