**Ukraine Continues Prisoner Exchanges with Russia, While Ukraine’s Forces Counter Russian Drone Attacks**
In a significant development, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on June 14 that Ukraine had conducted its fourth prisoner exchange with Russia in just one week. This move is part of the agreement reached during talks held in Istanbul earlier this month, where both sides agreed to phased prisoner swaps and repatriation of fallen soldiers.
According to Zelensky, many of those returning to Ukraine have been in captivity since 2022. The exchanges include soldiers from various Ukrainian forces, such as the Armed Forces, National Guard, State Border Guard Service, and the State Special Transport Service. This latest exchange is a testament to Ukraine’s efforts to bring home its citizens held captive by Russia.
**Ukraine Strikes Russian Military-Industrial Complex**
In a separate development, Ukraine’s military reported that they had struck critical facilities of Russia’s military-industrial complex overnight. The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ drone systems, in coordination with other Defense Forces units, targeted key sites in an effort to reduce Russia’s ability to produce explosives and ammunition.
Russia launched 58 attack drones, primarily Shahed-type UAVs, and decoys from multiple directions earlier that day. Ukraine’s Air Force praised international partners for providing guided munitions used in the attack. This action is part of a broader effort by Ukraine to counter Russian aggression.
**Iran and Israel Engage in Retaliatory Attacks**
The conflict between Iran and Israel continued on June 14, with both countries exchanging attacks over the past day. The Iranian nuclear sites and military leadership were targeted by Israeli forces, leading to civilian casualties. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israeli targets.
**Global Reactions**
The United States is opposing a push by other G7 members to lower the price cap on Russian oil from $60 to $45 per barrel. This move comes ahead of the group’s summit in Canada.
In another development, three Ukrainian nationals were killed in a bus accident in France on June 13. President Zelensky confirmed this news via Telegram. The incident occurred as a group of Ukrainian adults and children was returning from an educational exchange in northwestern France.
**Regional Developments**
Poland’s military command viewed the recent attacks by Iran-backed drones as “provocative testing” of NATO countries’ systems. Moldovan President Maia Sandu expressed concern about Russian actions, stating that Russia has used residents of Transnistria to provoke a crisis at any moment.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Ukraine believes Russia is preparing strategic reserves, indicating plans for combat operations not only in Ukraine but potentially elsewhere. This warning highlights the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
**Ukraine Advances Prisoner Return**
The Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War announced on June 13 that Ukraine had brought home the bodies of 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers and citizens as part of an agreement with Russia in Istanbul. This significant milestone is a testament to Ukraine’s efforts to recover its nationals held captive by Russia.
**Other Developments**
A Russian SU-25 fighter jet reportedly crashed over Donetsk Oblast on June 13. The conversations regarding this incident took place just hours after Russia launched its own missile and drone assault on Ukraine.
Ukraine’s domestically developed short-range Sapsan ballistic missile has successfully completed combat testing and is in the process of serial production, according to Ukrainian media reported on June 13.
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