Overview

• Russia launched 728 drones and 13 rockets on July 10, marking the heaviest air assault of the conflict and testing Ukraine’s defensive capacities.
• The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission reported at least 232 civilian deaths and 1,343 injuries in June, the highest monthly toll since February 2022.
• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergej Lawrow in Kuala Lumpur under ASEAN auspices to explore ceasefire options.
• Germany announced plans to purchase two Patriot air defense systems from the US for transfer to Ukraine, and President Trump said he will review Kyiv’s request for an additional battery.
• About 60 countries convened in Rome for a two-day summit to align reconstruction funding and long-term rebuilding strategies for Ukraine.