The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has now reached its 837th day, with no resolution in sight. Each day brings new developments and events that further deepen the animosity between the two nations. From battles on the front lines to diplomatic negotiations, the conflict shows no signs of ending. In this article, we will highlight the key events that have taken place on day 837 of the Russia-Ukraine war, shedding light on the complex and evolving dynamics of this prolonged conflict.
Current Developments
As of Tuesday, June 11, 2024, several significant events have unfolded:
Combat
- Six individuals were injured in Kharkiv, Ukraine, after Russia launched three guided bombs, damaging properties and vehicles, and starting a fire.
- Four people, including a cameraman, were injured in Shebekino, Russia, due to a mine explosion near the Ukrainian border.
- Russia’s Ministry of Defence claimed to have captured the village of Staromaiorske in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, while Ukrainian forces denied this claim.
- Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed three Russian surface-to-air defense systems in missile attacks on Crimea, causing significant losses for Russian air defenses.
- Vadym Sukharevskyi was appointed as the commander of drone forces in the Ukrainian military, underscoring the importance of drone warfare in the conflict.
Politics and Diplomacy
- Switzerland reported an increase in cyberattacks and disinformation ahead of a peace summit on Ukraine, with 90 states and organizations participating, excluding Russia.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Germany for discussions on post-war reconstruction and restoration, as well as talks with Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
- Mustafa Nayyem, head of Ukraine’s Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development, resigned due to budget cuts and bureaucratic delays.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit North Korea and Vietnam in the coming weeks, with growing ties between Moscow and Pyongyang.
- A Russian court sentenced an individual to three years in prison for mocking a child wearing a pro-militia symbol associated with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs revoked the accreditation of a correspondent for Austria’s public broadcaster in response to Austria’s expulsion of a Russian journalist.
Weapons
- Ukraine plans to station some of the F-16 fighter jets provided by European allies at foreign bases due to security concerns, according to Serhii Holubtsov, the head of aviation at Ukraine’s air force.
These events reflect the ongoing complexities and challenges of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the need for continued international engagement and efforts to seek a peaceful resolution.
Source: Al Jazeera and news agencies
