Russia-Ukraine conflict update on day 1196

Wednesday 04 June 2025 - 08:31

By: Zahouani Ilham

Russia-Ukraine conflict update on day 1196

As of Wednesday, June 4, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to intensify with deadly attacks and evolving political responses.

Fighting:

Russian shelling in Sumy resulted in the deaths of four civilians and injuries to 28 others, including three children, according to Ukraine's Interior Ministry. In the Kharkiv region, two people died following fires caused by Russian strikes on homes in the village of Chistovodivka. Ukraine’s SBU security service claimed responsibility for a sabotage operation against the Crimea Bridge, targeting its underwater supports and causing significant structural damage. The Russian Transport Ministry stated that operations on the bridge have returned to normal after temporary disruptions, though no cause for the closure was given.

Military Aid:

UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced a £350 million ($473.5 million) initiative to supply Ukraine with 100,000 drones. This effort forms part of the UK's broader £4.5 billion ($6 billion) military support package for Ukraine this year.

Politics and Diplomacy:

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt clarified that President Donald Trump was not informed ahead of Ukraine’s recent drone attacks on Russian airbases. When asked about his stance, she noted that Trump does not support prolonging the war. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that the U.S. Senate will work on new sanctions against Russia, aiming to push Moscow into genuine negotiations. At the United Nations, Russia plans to convene an informal Security Council meeting to discuss the ideological origins of the Ukraine crisis. In Europe, Switzerland confirmed it will enforce sanctions against 17 individuals and 58 entities included in the EU’s latest measures in response to Russia’s continued aggression.