Trump administration redirects 20,000 anti-drone missiles meant for Ukraine

"President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration diverted 20,000 anti-drone missiles originally intended for Ukraine to American forces in the Middle East.
Zelensky said the plan had been agreed upon with then-U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and was launched under President Joe Biden's administration.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration had redirected the munitions, which include special fuzes used in advanced rocket systems to intercept drones, toward U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East.
The Pentagon reportedly informed Congress in a classified message that the reallocation of the fuzes for the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System was deemed an "urgent issue" by current Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth."
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Russia’s Wagner mercenaries leaving Mali, Africa Corps to remain

"Russia’s Wagner mercenary group says it will withdraw from Mali after more than three and a half years on the ground.
The paramilitary force announced the move on Friday, claiming it had successfully completed its mission against armed groups in the West African nation.
But Wagner’s withdrawal from Mali does not mean the country will be without Russian fighters. Russian mercenaries will remain under the banner of the Africa Corps, a separate Kremlin-backed paramilitary group created after Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin led a failed mutiny against the Russian military in June 2023." AlJazeera

193 combat engagements on front in past 24 hrs

"193 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front.
Russian aviation targeted the settlements of Osoivka and Myropilske in Sumy region; Kharkiv and Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi in Kharkiv region; Novopavlivka and Maliivka in Dnipropetrovsk region; Sukhyi Yar, Yablunivka, Novoeconomichne, Pokrovsk, Shakhove, Ivanopillia, Shevchenko, and Komyshuvakha in Donetsk region; Olhivske, Zaliznychne, Novoandriivka, and Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia region; and Lvove in Kherson region.
The aviation, missile forces, and artillery of Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck 11 clusters of enemy personnel and equipment, five artillery systems, and one Russian electronic warfare (EW) station.

In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces launched three assaults near Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, and Zapadne.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled one attack near Stepova Novoselivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 22 times, attempting to advance near Hrekivka, Novyi Myr, Ridkodub, Zelena Dolyna, Torske, and Bilohorivka.
In the Siversk sector, Russian troops carried out one assault on Ukrainian positions near Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 11 combat clashes occurred near Chasiv Yar, Markove, and toward Bila Hora and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy launched 15 attacks near Toretsk and toward Dyliivka and Yablunivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 65 Russian assaults near Poltavka, Myroliubivka, Myrne, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Novoserhiivka, Udachne, Kotlyne, Novomykolaivka, Orikhove, Kotliarivka, Bohdanivka, Novoukrainka, and Andriivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 25 enemy attacks near Bahatyr, Vesele, Burlatske, and Vilne Pole.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces made four attempts to advance near Malynivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled one enemy attack toward Novoandriivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces made three unsuccessful attempts to approach Ukrainian defensive positions.
In the Kursk sector, units of Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 31 enemy attacks. Russian forces conducted 34 airstrikes using 62 guided bombs and carried out 196 artillery attacks on Ukrainian positions and populated areas, including two MLRS strikes." Ukrin

Colombian presidential hopeful shot in head

"Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was attacked and critically wounded during a campaign rally in Bogota on Saturday.

The 39-year-old lawmaker from the right-wing Democratic Center party was meeting supporters when he was shot in the head at around 5pm local time, according to a party statement. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition. One suspect was arrested at the scene.
Uribe, a vocal critic of the current administration, announced his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election earlier this year. The incident marks one of the most serious attacks on a national political figure in Colombia in decades." RT

155 clashes on frontline

"Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 155 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the front line.
In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled an enemy attack near Vovchansk. The Russians also carried out a guided bomb airstrike on the city of Kharkiv.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces attempted an assault near Stepova Novoselivka, but had no success.

In the Lyman sector, 18 attacks were recorded throughout the day near Hrekivka, Novyi Myr, Ridkodub, Zelena Dolyna, Torske, and Bilohorivka. One clash was still ongoing at the time of the report.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 10 combat clashes took place near Chasiv Yar, Markove, and in the direction of Bila Hora and Predtechyne. One enemy attack is still in progress.
In the Toretsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 10 enemy attacks near Toretsk and in the direction of Dyliivka and Yablunivka. Another battle is ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces attempted to break through the Ukrainian defense 55 times near Poltavka, Myroliubivka, Myrne, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Novoserhiivka, Udachne, Kotlyne, Novomykolaivka, Orikhove, Kotliarivka, Bohdanivka, Novoukrainka, and Andriivka. Ukrainian forces repelled 51 attacks, while four other clashes are still ongoing.
In this sector alone, Ukrainian troops neutralized 317 enemy personnel, including 179 irreversibly. They also destroyed one tank, two armored fighting vehicles, 11 vehicles, 37 motorcycles, 21 drones, one satellite terminal, and one generator. Additionally, five vehicles and three enemy artillery systems were damaged.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian units are holding back attacks near Bahatyr, Vesele, Burlatske, and Vilne Pole. Nineteen combat clashes occurred here today, with five still ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces successfully halted one enemy advance near Malynivka. Fighting is underway.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped enemy advances toward Novoandriivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy made two unsuccessful attempts to advance.
In the Kursk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 28 attacks, with one more clash still underway." Ukrin

Trump says China's Xi agreed to restart flow of rare earth minerals

"President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed to restart the flow of rare earth minerals and magnets to the United States.
Asked directly by a reporter aboard Air Force One whether Xi had agreed to do so, Trump replied: "Yes, he did."
He added: "We're very far advanced on the China deal." msn

Russia's neighbor responds to reports Oreshnik missile broke down midflight

"Kazakhstan's defense ministry said it is investigating the "appearance of unidentified objects in the sky," after footage widely circulated on social media claimed to show a botched launch of Moscow's experimental Oreshnik missile." Newsweek

Dutch Leader Geert Wilders Defends Israel in Fiery Debate: ‘If Jerusalem Falls, We’re Next’

“If Jerusalem falls, Athens, Paris, or Amsterdam are next,” warned firebrand Dutch right-wing politician Geert Wilders during a heated Dutch parliamentary clash following the collapse of his coalition government.
Addressing the Dutch House of Representatives on Wednesday, Wilders lashed out at opposition leader Frans Timmermans, accusing the Labor/GreenLeft chief of downplaying the existential threat posed by Islamist terror groups." Breitbart

Ukraine Scores More Hits On Airbase, Defense Factories Deep Inside Russia

"One Ukrainian analyst describes the Tambov plant as follows: "Through facilities like this, Russia maintains serial production of Hyacinth, Msta, Tornado, and even components for Iskander missiles."....
The analyst further says "the Progress plant is one of the key enterprises in Russia’s military-industrial complex, and its destruction represents a significant blow to the country’s defense production. This involves the loss of key components that power the military's missile and artillery systems." ZeroHedge

Ukrainian Capital Burning After Heavy Russian Cruise Missile Strikes

"Overnight in Kyiv, emergency air sirens are ringing out, and there are reports of sections of the capital burning, after cruise missile strikes.
There are further unverified reports of a combined attack underway, resulting in powerful explosions, and keeping the city's population awake.
Meanwhile there have also been powerful explosions observed near Russia's Bryansk airport." ZeroHedge

204 combat clashes on front lines in past 24 hours

"Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces engaged in 204 combat clashes with Russian troops. Russian forces carried out airstrikes in Uhroidy (Sumy region); Okhrimivka and Artilne (Kharkiv region); Yablunivka, Sukhyi Yar, Pokrovsk, Udachne, and Muravka (Donetsk region); Olhivske, Poltavka, Malynivka, Huliaipole, Novoandriivka, and Kamianske (Zaporizhzhia region); as well as Kherson, Vesele, Kozatske, and Odradokamianka (Kherson region).
In the Kharkiv sector, nine clashes were reported near Starytsia, Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, Zapadne, and toward Dovhenke.

In the Kupiansk sector, five enemy assaults were repelled near Zapadne, Petropavlivka, Zahryzove, and toward Holubivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 20 attacks, attempting advances near Hrekivka, Novyi Myr, Ridkodub, Karpivka, Zelena Dolyna, Lypove, Torske, and toward Hryhorivka.
In the Siversk sector, three clashes occurred near Verkhniokamianske. All enemy attempts to advance were repelled.
In the Kramatorsk sector, nine clashes occurred near Chasiv Yar, Kurdiumivka, and toward Predtechyne and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, 18 attacks were recorded near Dyliivka, Toretsk, Nelipivka, Shcherbynivka, and in the direction of Oleksandro-Kalyne, Yablunivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 76 enemy assaults near Poltavka, Myroliubivka, Malynivka, Shevchenko Pershe, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Zvirove, Udachne, Kotlyne, Novoserhiivka, Novooleksandrivka, Horikhove, Novoukrainka, Andriivka, and toward Pokrovsk and Oleksiivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 26 enemy assaults were repelled near Bahatyr, Kostiantynopil, Rivnopil, Novosilka, Zelene Pole, and toward Oleksiivka and Komar." Ukrin

Ukraine intercepts 74 of 103 drones Russia launches overnight

"Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 74 of the 103 Russian drones launched overnight. Russians attacked Ukraine with 103 Shahed attack UAVs and decoy drones of various types, launching them from Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, as well as Capr Chauda (temporarily occupied Crimea)." Ukrin

Ukraine attacks Russian missile forces unit in Bryansk Region

"The Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with the Security Service and other elements of the Defense Forces, launched a missile strike on a Russian Missile Forces unit in Bryansk region. A unit of the 26th Missile Brigade attempted to launch a strike on one of the Ukrainian settlements, likely Kyiv, from the area of Klintsy in Bryansk region, the report reads." Ukrin

Trump Administration to Reduce U.S. Military Presence in Syria

"U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and President Donald Trump’s special

envoy to Syria, Thomas Barrack, said this week that the United States will scale down its military presence in Syria, going from eight military bases to just one.....according to statements made by two anonymous security sources in bases with U.S. troops in April, military equipment and vehicles had already moved out of eastern Deir el-Zor and were being consolidated in the province of Hasakah. One of the sources told Reuters that the “consolidation plan involved pulling all U.S. troops out of Deir el-Zor province.”

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Russian Shahed drones slam through Kharkiv apartments

"At least 17 people, including four children, were injured in a Russian drone attack on densely populated area of the Ukrainian administrative center of Kharkiv overnight, the State Emergency Service reported on Telegram on June 5, posting photos of the aftermath.
Among the victims are two 13-year-old girls, a 30-year-old pregnant woman, and a 93-year-old elderly woman." NV