Very rare Mi-8 MTPR shot down by Wagner

Ukrainian Defence Minister Reznikov:

Counteroffensive launched in early June is a kind of preparatory operation.

There are different circumstances and different obstacles.

Expectations of a result from the counteroffensive were overstated.

Russian T-80 tank destroys 2 x Ukrainian MRAPs in Makarovka.

Wagner Telegram channel Grey Zone implies something.

Poland is strengthening the border with Belarus amid reports of the transfer of Yevgeny Prigozhin and PMC "Wagner" to Belarus.

The President of Lithuania says that if Yevgeny Prigozhin and PMC Wagner appear on the territory of the Republic of Belarus , they will have to strengthen the entire eastern flank of NATO.

Zelensky spoke with Biden.

They discussed the course of hostilities and processes taking place in Russia.

Zelensky:

World should put pressure on Russia until international order is restored.

CNN:

Biden administration expected that Yevgeny Prigozhin would reach Moscow and there would be a "bloodbath".

Footage of the landing of Ukrainian troops from boats on the left bank of the Dnieper near the Antonovsky Bridge.

It seems that the information that the Ukrainian forces taken control of a bridgehead on the left bank of the Dnieper in the area of ​​the Antonivsky Bridge is confirmed.

Russian BTR-80 conducts sporadic fire in the direction of a possible landing of Ukrainian units.

Former CIA chief David Petraeus’s advice for Yevgeny Prigozhin:

Be careful around open windows.

Turkish President Erdogan said the end of tensions in Russia has averted irreversible humanitarian disasters on the ground in Ukraine.

He expressed hope that the developments in Russia will be a new milestone on the road to a just peace in Ukraine.

Russian Strela-10 air defense system destroyed by Ukrainian artillery strike.

First public appearance of Russian Defense Minister Shoigu since Wagner’s mutiny.

Shoigu checked the advanced command post of the Western Group of Forces participating in Ukraine war.

The New York Times:

Ukraine has not been able to take advantage of Prigozhin's rebellion on the battlefield though it will try to "take advantage of the chaos."

According to American officials, there were no holes in the defense that could be exploited.

Prigozhin's march on Moscow "did not result in Russian units leaving their positions in southern or eastern Ukraine on Friday or Saturday to come to Moscow's defense."

There is a video of Prigozhin assessing the outcome of the events of June 24:

Normal result. Everyone was cheered up.

The video was recorded during the withdrawal of Wagner forces from Rostov.

Russian MP Andrei Gurulyov on Vladimir Solovyov’s show:

A bullet in the forehead is the only salvation for Prigozhin.

Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin should be executed.

There’s no other option.

Australia will provide Ukraine with a new $73.5 million aid package.

The package will include 28 x M113 APCs, 14 special purpose vehicles, 28 medium trucks, 14 trailers and 105 mm artillery ammunition.

Financial Times:

Germany opposes the possible transfer of frozen Russian assets for the restoration of Ukraine.

The reason is too high legal risks. As an unnamed German official told the publication, "this will create a lot of trouble."