Europe’s largest nuclear plant under Russian control since 2022
Ukraine has reported ongoing Russian drone and missile strikes across multiple regions, resulting in casualties and damage. Ukrainian air defenses have intercepted hundreds of drones, but some strikes have caused injuries and destruction. Ukraine's government continues to seek military support as tensions escalate.
Across multiple fronts, stories show how people are being drawn into or coerced into military roles tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with international recruits, conscription schemes, and battlefield deployments shaping the conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the war in Ukraine "is coming to an end" and has offered to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a third country once a final peace treaty is agreed. The comments came as Russia and Ukraine have observed a short ceasefire and exchanged prisoners around Victory Day, while the Moscow parade has been scaled down over security concerns.
A Shahed drone has struck a fuel‑reception building near the decommissioned Chornobyl plant on 7 June 2026, causing significant structural damage and a localized fire that was extinguished. Ukraine and the IAEA have said no spike in radiation has been detected and no spent fuel was stored in the damaged building. The IAEA is preparing a site inspection.
A drone strike has damaged a turbine hall wall at the Zaporizhzhia plant near Ukraine. Ukraine denies responsibility while Russia and Rosatom allege Ukrainian action. The IAEA and Energoatom report no radiation increase, and investigations are ongoing as both sides trade accusations amid continuing conflict.
Ukraine has struck multiple oil facilities and fuel depots across southwestern Russia, expanding its long-range drone campaign. Reports indicate large fires and evacuations, with officials citing damage to civilian infrastructure and an IAEA-monitored situation at Zaporizhzhia. Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange strikes as both sides argue over targets and consequences.
Russian forces have launched a large overnight barrage of missiles and drones at Kyiv, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens while damaging multiple residential buildings across several districts. Officials say ballistic and hypersonic projectiles were among the weapons used; Kyiv and EU leaders are urging urgent upgrades to air defences ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.