Russian Ministry of Defense
Coverage of Russian Ministry of Defense in the Nexus archive.
- Russia Proposes Temporary Ceasefire in Kostiantynivka Amid Disputed Control Claims
Russia's Ministry of Defense has proposed a localized ceasefire in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, scheduled for July 6, to transfer Ukrainian soldiers' bodies. The proposal coincides with Russia's false claims of full control over the city, with Kyiv requested to respond by July 5.
- Ukraine launches what appears to be one of its largest drone attacks against Russia: report
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack targeting multiple Russian regions, Crimea, and surrounding seas, with Russia's Ministry of Defense reporting interception of 660 drones. The attack followed a prior record of 556 drones in May, and a prisoner exchange involving 160 individuals from each side was reported. Ukraine's air force claimed to have downed 174 of 189 Russian drones, but four Iskander-M missiles breached defenses.