Jun 11, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC

German Army Chief Christian Freuding has again warned that Russia could attack NATO countries by 2029 or sooner, prompting Germany to accelerate weapon production and enhance army provisions. In economic news, the United States has emerged as the world's largest oil exporter, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia. Meanwhile, Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets clarified that his initial meeting with Russian ombudsman Yana Lantratova aimed to establish dialogue for future results, rather than immediately addressing her alleged involvement in child deportations from Kherson. Separately, Ukrainian law enforcement has documented six instances this year where Russian special services allegedly recruited underage girls for contract killings of Ukrainian military personnel.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Громадське, Українська правда

Urban combat persists in Kostiantynivka, where Ukrainian assault units are clearing enemy personnel. A battalion commander indicated the city is "semi-encircled" due to Russian advances near Chasiv Yar and Berestky. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suggests Russia's main Donbas offensive focus has shifted to Kostiantynivka from Sloviansk.

Separately, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant lost external power for the 19th time on June 10, around 9 PM, following a substation attack. Energoatom confirmed the "ZaTES – Ferrosplavna №1" power line disconnected, prompting a switch to backup diesel generators, an event also reported by the IAEA. Additionally, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi stated Ukrainian drone units struck nearly 180,000 Russian targets in May, maintaining a 1.5 to 1 FPV drone advantage.

Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода

The United States and Iran have continued their military exchanges across the Middle East, despite an April ceasefire which President Donald Trump described as "the most violated in history." Trump announced plans for a "very strong" new strike on Iran, threatening to "bomb the shit out of Iran" if a proposed agreement is not reached. He also reiterated intentions to seize Kharg Island and other Iranian oil infrastructure. US Central Command confirmed American forces conducted "massive strikes" on Iranian military facilities, including air defense systems, with some reports indicating the use of several dozen Tomahawk missiles. In retaliation, Iran reportedly attacked US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, and declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода, Forbes Ukraine, Громадське

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his support for recent attacks on Russian oil and military sites, characterizing them as Ukraine's retaliatory actions. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that President Zelensky is expected to attend the G7 summit on Tuesday. Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, asserting that "Our sanctions are working." Separately, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant experienced a complete loss of external power overnight. This incident prompted the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to express concerns regarding "permanent dangers to nuclear safety," highlighting ongoing risks to nuclear safety in the region.

Sources: Le Monde

A US sea drone successfully rescued two crew members from a downed US Army helicopter off the coast of Oman earlier this week, marking the first publicly acknowledged instance of an unmanned vessel conducting such a mission. The US military confirmed the rescue operation. However, President Donald Trump asserted that the Apache helicopter was shot down by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway. The report itself did not corroborate the cause of the helicopter's downing, only stating it was "downed." The Strait of Hormuz has recently faced disruptions to shipping.

Sources: BBC News — World