Record number of drone attacks and new Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap - Monday brief
RBC-Ukraine collage
Russian troops have launched a record number of Shahed drones across Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia conducted a new prisoner exchange.
Read more about what happened on Monday, June 9.
Russia unleashes record 499 drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight
On the night of June 9, the Russian troops launched 499 air strikes against Ukraine. Air defense managed to neutralize 479 of them.
Ukraine and Russia complete another POW swap
Ukraine and Russia conducted another prisoner exchange. It was possible to free prisoners from specific categories agreed upon during negotiations in Istanbul, Türkiye, on June 2. Among the categories of those who were able to be returned are the wounded and seriously wounded, as well as those younger than 25 years old.
RBC-Ukraine provides details on the new stage of the exchange.
Ukrainian military confirms hit on Russian factory tied to Shahed drones
On the night of June 9, drones struck the facilities of the Progress plant in the Russian city of Cheboksary (Chuvash Republic, Russia). This enterprise is involved, particularly, in the production of navigation equipment for Shahed drones.
Israel provides Ukraine with Patriot systems, says ambassador
Israel helped Ukraine strengthen its air defense against Russian missiles. This involves the transfer of Patriot air defense systems.
Russia could be ready to attack NATO within 5 years, says Rutte
Russia is rapidly increasing its military capabilities. The country could be ready to attack NATO within five years, stated NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
