**Ukraine’s Top Drone Unit Hunts Russian Soldiers**
A team from The Kyiv Independent spent a day with Ukraine’s elite drone unit, the Achilles Strike Drone Battalion. They followed the unit on a mission to find and destroy Russian military equipment near Kupiansk, Kharkiv Oblast.
The team documented the battalion’s missions and saw firsthand how they use drones to gather intelligence and target Russian forces. The battalion has been highly effective in disrupting Russian operations and saving Ukrainian lives.
**Ukraine Criticizes FIFA Over World Cup Map**
Ukraine’s government has criticized the international football organization FIFA for an error on a map displayed during the 2026 World Cup draw. The map appeared to exclude Crimea from Ukraine’s territory, which is considered unacceptable by the Ukrainian government.
FIFA has not commented on the issue yet, but it’s clear that this mistake will cause tension between Ukraine and FIFA.
**Serbia‘s Gas Supplies Controlled by Russia**
The Petroleum Industry of Serbia is controlled by Russian companies. This means that Serbia gets its gas from Russia through pipelines controlled by these Russian companies.
This situation has raised concerns about Serbia’s energy security and dependence on Russia.
**Friendly Fire Incident in North Korea**
A friendly fire incident occurred in North Korea when soldiers allegedly killed eight members of the Chechen Akhmat unit. The incident was caused by language barrier problems, according to reports.
The Ukrainian authorities have classified this incident as a terrorist attack and detained a suspect who allegedly received instructions from Russian special services.
**Ukraine’s Support for Syria**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has offered support to Syria in preventing a food crisis. He instructed the government to organize food deliveries with international organizations and partners willing to help.
However, Ukrainian authorities delayed signing the agreement twice, giving Donald Trump an opportunity to claim an early victory.
**Russia’s Losses in Ukraine**
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that North Korean units have sustained noticeable losses alongside Russian troops in Kursk Oblast. This is a significant blow to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine.
**Sanctions Against Russia**
The United States is considering more sanctions on “shadow fleet” tankers and targeting Chinese banks if they are found to be involved in Russia’s war effort, according to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Russia’s focus on the war in Ukraine has reduced its ability to support Syria’s Assad regime, increasing the risk of losing key military assets in the region.
**Ukraine’s Air Defense**
Ukrainian air defense intercepted 58 drones out of 132 launched by Russia overnight. This is a significant success for Ukrainian forces and shows their determination to protect their country.
**Chemical Poisoning in Ukraine**
More than 2,000 Ukrainian servicemen have been hospitalized with chemical poisoning since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Three have died, according to Ukrainian Colonel Artem Vlasiuk.
**Norway’s Support for Ukraine**
Norway will continue training Ukrainian F-16 pilots as part of its support for Ukraine’s defense. The country has also relocated its training base from Denmark to Portugal.
**Russia’s Losses in Ukraine**
Russia has lost 761,160 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, according to the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
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