Newsletter 01/07/2025
A daily news digest covering important war, political, economic, and cultural topics in Ukraine
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SSU confirms precision strike on Russian military plant in Izhevsk
Drones operated by Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) struck the Kupol plant in Izhevsk, a key Russian military manufacturer of Tor and Osa air defense systems, as well as drones for the Russian army.
“This morning, long-range SSU drones hit the production and storage facilities of the Izhevsk Kupol Electromechanical Plant located in Udmurt Republic. The target was more than 1,300 kilometers away,” the source reported.
At least two direct hits on the plant’s buildings were recorded, followed by a fire at the site.
According to the SSU, the Kupol facility fulfills contracts for Russia’s Ministry of Defense and specializes in manufacturing Tor and Osa air defense missile systems. It is also the developer of the Harpia attack drone.
The plant is subject to international sanctions as part of Russia’s defense-industrial complex.
Nighttime explosions in Crimea suggest hits on Russian air defenses
Explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Crimea overnight on July 1st, possibly targeting S-300/S-400 air defense systems and radar stations on the Kerch Peninsula.
"Between 00:20 and 00:50, explosions were heard in Kerch and Feodosia," the message states.
It is noted that on the Kerch Peninsula, the S-300/S-400 air defense systems and radar stations may have been hit.
"South of the village of Kurortne in the Leninsky district, on the Sea of Azov, NASA satellites recorded a large fire during the night. There is an S-300/S-400 air defense position there – we previously received photos from a subscriber. The image shows launchers and target illumination radars 30N6E or 92N6E. Also, near Kurortne, there is a rare radar station 'Kasta-2E2,' which we previously posted video of," reported the Krymsky Veter monitoring group.
Ukrainian defense intelligence disrupts Russian logistics in TOT Zaporizhzhia region/Video
The Defense Intelligences of Ukraine (DIU) announced another successful operation that disrupted Russian logistics on the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region.
On June 26, 2025, in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region, a railway track was destroyed by an explosion. This section, heavily used by Russian forces for logistics, was paralyzed for over a week.
“On July 1, 2025, the Russians restored the sleepers and rails and ran a military freight train, but another railway crash occurred — the enemy locomotive was disabled,” DIU reported.
Thus, according to intelligence sources, one of the key logistical arteries for the Russian occupying forces in Zaporizhzhia region has once again been blocked.
Ukrainian Consulate investigating killing of woman and child in Germany
The Consulate General of Ukraine in Düsseldorf has contacted German law enforcement to clarify the circumstances surrounding the murder of a Ukrainian woman and her young daughter in the town of Dorsten. Ukrainian diplomats are also working to establish contact with the victims' relatives and with the family of the detained suspect.
On June 29, the bodies of two Ukrainian citizens — a woman born in 1992 and her daughter born in 2023 — were found near their residence in Dorsten, located in North Rhine-Westphalia.
On June 30, a Ukrainian citizen born in 2009 turned himself in at the scene and confessed to the crime. He was taken into custody. Authorities are currently investigating his relationship to the victims.
“The Consulate General of Ukraine in Düsseldorf has submitted a formal request to German police for more information. Ukrainian diplomats are working to contact the families of both the victims and the detained individual. The case is under special oversight by the diplomatic mission,” the MFA stated.
War
Ukrainian border guards strike Russian drone hub, bunkers in Kursk region
Combat drone operators from the Prime unit of the 5th Border Detachment of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service have struck Russian positions in the Kursk sector, destroying key enemy assets and personnel.
Su-27 fighter jet crashes in Russia - Russian media
On Tuesday, July 1, a Su-27 military aircraft crashed in the Nyzhniy Novgorod region of the Russian Federation.
It is reported that the Su-27 fighter jet crashed near the city of Kulebaky.
The two pilots who were on board at the time of the accident managed to eject.
Russia attacks Dnipropetrovsk region with Iskander-M missiles, casualties reported
Russian forces have struck the village of Huliaipole in Kamianske district of Dnipropetrovsk region with what are believed to be two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, according to preliminary reports.
The strike caused severe destruction, including the complete destruction of a cultural center, two stores, and damage to several private homes. There are civilian casualties and injuries among the local population.
Russians strike industrial enterprise in Zaporizhzhia with four Shaheds at night
At night, the enemy attacked the Shevchenkivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, launching four Shahed drones at an industrial enterprise.
“The enemy launched four Shahed drones at one of the industrial enterprises. It was loud. The Shevchenkivskyi district could not sleep. From 2:00 to 2:30 a.m., the enemy attacked one of the central districts of the city,” Fedorov said.
According to him, as a result of the attack, six high-rise buildings and more than 20 private houses were damaged, cars and enterprises were destroyed.
Emergency services and utility workers are working at the sites of the strikes. It is noted that the number one task is to quickly repair roofs and windows so that people can return to their homes tonight.
Air defense forces destroyed 47 out of 52 Russian drones
Enemy makes no advances in Malynivka area, Zaporizhzhia – DF spox
Russians using kamikaze drones most heavily in southern direction – Defense Forces
Russians attacked community in Zaporizhzhia, two wounded
Russians shell Sumy region over 70 times in 24 hours, two wounded
Russian troops shell three Kharkiv settlements in 24 hours, injure two women
Ukrainian border guards thwart Russian assault, destroy armored vehicle in Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector
Defense
Ukrainian air defense developments to be integrated with NASAMS systems
“Ukroboronprom and Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) have agreed on cooperation in the field of strengthening the potential of Ukraine’s air defenses. This refers to partnership in integrating the existing and promising domestic short- and medium-range air defense systems into the NASAMS infrastructure,” stated Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC (UDI)
Ukraine, 'Ramstein' partners launch joint weapons production program
A new joint weapons production program with international partners is now being launched in Ukraine and in Ramstein-format partner countries.
Politics
Resolution calling for return of abducted Ukrainian children introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
Congressmen Gregory Meeks and Michael McCaul have introduced a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives condemning Russia’s abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children and calling for their immediate return.
Nawrocki plans to meet Zelensky, voices reservations on Ukraine’s NATO and EU membership
Newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as part of a “series of meetings,” but he continues to have reservations about Ukraine's membership in NATO and the EU.
Poland criticizes EU Commission for lack of transparency in talks on new Ukrainian agricultural quotas
Poland’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Czesław Siekierski, has expressed dissatisfaction with how the European Commission communicated with EU member states regarding negotiations with Ukraine on new terms for importing Ukrainian agricultural products into the EU.
Economy
Ukraine’s budget declaration projects UAH 1.8 trillion for defense in 2026
According to the baseline scenario outlined in Ukraine’s 2026–2028 Budget Declaration, state expenditures on security and defense are projected to reach UAH 1.817 trillion in 2026.