Russians react to Ukraine's unprecedented drone attack - as Kremlin's silence speaks volumes

Ukrainian F-16 DESTROYED, Pilot DEAD As Russia Fires 537 Missiles In Devastating Night Attack

Ukraine’s Air Force confirmed the loss of an F-16 fighter jet and its pilot, Lt. Col. Maksym Ustimenko, during a major Russian airstrike. The jet was downed after intercepting seven Russian aerial threats. Overnight, Russia launched 537 missiles and drones; Ukraine's defense systems shot down 475. Explosions hit Lviv, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhia, and Cherkasy, damaging homes, colleges, and industrial sites. Meanwhile, Russia claims to have intercepted three Ukrainian drones. As destruction mounts, Putin signals renewed interest in peace talks—though prior rounds have failed to end the conflict since 2022. #RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWarLive #RussiaUkraineNews #UkraineWar #RussianUkraineWar #RussiaVsUkraine #UkraineRussiaConflict #UkraineRussiaWarNews #RussiaUkraineWarToday #RussiaUkraineWarUpdate #RussiaUkraineStream #UkraineWarUpdate #TrumpOnUkraineWar #BidenOnUkraineWar #UkraineCrisis #UkraineUnderAttack #UkraineRussiaTensions #UkraineInvasion Also Read Ukraine Confirms F-16 Loss, Pilot Killed While Intercepting Russian Missiles And Drones :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/ukraine-confirms-f-16-loss-pilot-killed-while-intercepting-russian-missiles-and-drones-7786265.html?ref=DMDesc Russia Unleashes Record Overnight Drone Attack On Ukraine Amid Peace Talks :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-unleashes-record-overnight-drone-attack-on-ukraine-amid-peace-talks-4176255.html?ref=DMDesc Ukrainian Ex-DJ Named As Alleged 'Mastermind' Of Russia Airbase Drone Attacks :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/ukrainian-ex-dj-named-as-alleged-mastermind-of-russia-airbase-drone-attacks-4171927.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.102~HT.408~GR.124~

Russia UNLEASHES 537-Weapon Aerial Blitz On Ukraine In BIGGEST Airstrike Since War Began | Kyiv

Russia has launched its largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began, according to Ukrainian officials. Overnight, a staggering 537 aerial weapons — including 477 drones and decoys, and 60 missiles — were fired at targets across Ukraine. Ukraine's air force reported that 249 were shot down and 226 were likely disrupted by electronic jamming. Yuriy Ihnat, spokesperson for Ukraine’s air force, called the strike “the most massive air attack” yet. Areas far from the frontlines, including western Ukraine, were hit. Poland scrambled jets to protect its airspace. Casualties included one dead in Kherson and six injured in Cherkasy, including a child. This assault follows a wave of similar attacks earlier this month, which had already been labelled the most powerful at that point in the war. Damage was reported in Kharkiv, where multiple residential buildings and houses were struck. The escalation signals a grim turn in the nearly three-year conflict. #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineAirstrike #UkraineCrisis #RussianMissiles #537Weapons #DroneAttack #MissileStrike #Kyiv #Kharkiv #Cherkasy #Kherson #UkrainianAirForce #RussianAssault #PolandAirspace #PutinAirRaid #UkraineUnderAttack #RussiaStrikesUkraine #MassiveAirStrike #ElectronicWarfare #YuriyIhnat ~HT.318~ED.346~GR.124~

Lavrov SLAMS Macron, Merz Of Reviving ‘Nazi-Era Instincts’ In Bid To Conquer Europe Again

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has launched a scathing attack on French President Emmanuel Macron and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, accusing them of attempting to revive Europe's imperialist past. Speaking at a diplomatic event, Lavrov warned that Western leaders were reverting to their “former instincts” of conquest and domination, drawing chilling comparisons between today’s political climate and Nazi-era atrocities. He further stated that “German and Ukrainian Nazis are united by their attitudes toward those they want to enslave,” claiming that just as some “burned Jews,” others now “burn Russians.” Lavrov’s remarks come amid intensifying tensions between Moscow and the West over the war in Ukraine, NATO expansion, and growing European militarization. The inflammatory comments are expected to draw condemnation from European capitals but are in line with Russia’s narrative of positioning itself as a bulwark against Western hegemony and what it calls modern-day fascism. #Lavrov #Macron #Merz #RussiaEuropeTensions #Nazism #UkraineWar #GermanyPolitics #FranceNews #RussianFM #ConqueringEurope #RussianStatement #LavrovSpeech #RussiaVsWest #UkraineConflict #ModernNazism #RussianForeignMinistry #AntiWesternSentiment #RussianNarrative #EuropeanImperialism #LavrovMacronMerz ~HT.410~ED.102~GR.125~

Over 530 air assets launched overnight: Russia wages biggest aerial strikes on Ukraine yet

Over 530 air assets launched overnight: Russia wages biggest aerial strikes on Ukraine yet The Ukrainian airforce also reported the downing of one of their F-16 warplanes with the pilot killed in action. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/29/over-530-air-assets-launched-overnight-russia-wages-biggest-aerial-strikes-on-ukraine-yet Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Russian Stormtroopers Drill On Dirt Bikes To Outpace Zelensky's Drones | Warfare |Russia-Ukraine War

Russia-Ukraine War: In a bold adaptation to drone warfare, Russian stormtroopers are turning to dirt bikes as their assault vehicle of choice, countering Ukrainian drone strikes with speed and agility. Newly released footage from the Russian Defense Ministry shows elite units training on motorcycles for frontline deployment. The tactic allows squads of two to three soldiers to zip across minefields and no-man's-land with minimal exposure, making it harder for Ukrainian FPV drones to target them. Dirt bikes are increasingly replacing armored vehicles due to high losses and equipment shortages, with models sourced from civilian markets. Specialized motorcycle squads now carry EW gear, stretchers, or sabotage kits, enabling flexible hit-and-run operations. Yet, the cost is high—casualty rates remain steep, and motorcycles offer no armor. Still, Russia is formalizing this risky strategy in what many call a 'suicide biker doctrine.' As drone warfare intensifies, the dirt bike emerges as an unlikely symbol of Russia's evolving battlefield tactics. #RussiaUkraineWar #DirtBikeWarfare #Stormtroopers #DroneWarfare #FPVDrones #MotorbikeAssault #RussianArmy #UkraineWar #DroneEvading #TacticalMobility #Zelensky #DroneStrike #WarfareAdaptation #RussiaMilitary #BattlefieldTactics #MotorcycleTroops #NoMansLand #UkraineFrontline #SuicideBikers #EWUnits ~HT.410~ED.346~GR.125~

'We need diplomacy now: Europeans don't have to wait on US to engage directly with Russians'

Putin Slams Ukraine for “Snatching People Like Dogs”, Zelenskyy Dares Him to Show Up at Istanbul

In a bold move ahead of critical peace talks in Istanbul, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy challenges Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet face-to-face, daring him to engage in direct discussions for the first time in years. As the world watches, Putin lashes out at Ukraine’s forced conscription tactics, accusing Kyiv of "snatching people like dogs in the streets." Meanwhile, Russian forces continue to volunteer in large numbers, according to Putin, who proudly claims that 50,000-60,000 Russians sign up willingly every month. #Zelenskyy #Putin #IstanbulPeaceTalks #Trump #UkraineRussiaConflict #ForcedMobilization #RussiaUkraineWar #PeaceNegotiations #GlobalPolitics #Diplomacy #Ceasefire #MilitaryTensions #Kremlin #WarTalks #MiddleEast #Turkey #PutinChallenges #VoluntaryConscription #UkraineNews #RussiaNews Also Read Russia Marks 80th Anniversary of Nazi Germany's Defeat with Grand Victory Day Parade :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/victory-day-parade-russia-80th-anniversary-defeat-nazi-germany-011-4148945.html?ref=DMDesc IPL 2025: India Versus Pakistan War Is On, BCCI, STOP IPL Season 18 | Opinion :: https://www.oneindia.com/sports/cricket/ipl-2025-india-versus-pakistan-war-is-on-bcci-stop-ipl-season-18-opinion-4148107.html?ref=DMDesc Indian Army Gets Russia-Made Igla-S Missiles :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/indian-army-gets-russia-made-igla-s-missiles-4143017.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~HT.408~

Germans defy ban on soviet-era songs & victory symbols | Russian folk songs echo in Berlin

Germany commemorated the 80th Victory Day with ceremonies honoring the defeat of Nazi Germany in WWII. Despite a ban on Soviet-era songs and symbols due to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, Russian folk songs echoed through Berlin streets in defiance. The ban sparked criticism from Russia, emphasizing the right to honor Red Army soldiers who played a vital role in defeating Nazism and sacrificing millions of lives during the war. #VictoryDay #Germany #WWII #SovietArmy #NazismDefeat #Berlin #RussianFolkSongs #80thVictoryDay #WW2Tribute #RussiaGermany #Russian ~HT.410~

Vladyslav Greziev warns 'never trust Russians': 'They don't want peace deals, nor the war to end'