Ukraine strikes key Russian military parts factory in Voronezh
Ukrainian forces struck the Voronezh Semiconductor Plant in Russia's Voronezh Oblast on 22 June, according to Ukraine's General Staff.
The facility reportedly manufactures electronic components used in Russian Iskander and Kh-101 missiles, as well as Pantsir-S1 air defense systems. Ukrainian military officials said the plant plays a key role in producing precision-guided weapons used in attacks on Ukraine.
Videos and photos shared online showed large plumes of smoke and significant damage at the facility. Russian authorities acknowledged an attack and reported three people injured, but did not confirm damage to the plant itself.
Ukraine said the strike was aimed at reducing Russia's ability to produce missiles and other advanced weapons. The attack was part of a broader overnight operation that also reportedly targeted a Russian space communications center in Moscow Oblast.
The Voronezh strike continues Ukraine's campaign of long-range attacks against Russian military-industrial and logistics infrastructure deep behind the front lines.
Lukashenko is preparing Belarus for full-scale participation in the war against Ukraine – opposition report
Belarusian opposition leaders have handed Kyiv a detailed special report warning that Alexander Lukashenko’s regime is actively preparing for direct military involvement in the war against Ukraine. According to the document, Belarus has officially abandoned its neutral and nuclear-free status. The country’s new Military Doctrine explicitly allows for “preemptive strikes” and the deployment of Belarusian forces abroad. The number of contract soldiers has grown by 1.5 times, while the total mobilization reserve is estimated at 289,000 people. Belarus is also creating a new Southern Operational Command directed toward Ukraine, expanding “people’s militia” units, and introducing SMS-based conscription notices.
Intensive military infrastructure development is underway near the Ukrainian border, as well as the borders with Poland and Lithuania. Defensive lines are being built, bridges and airfields are being upgraded for heavy military equipment, and both the medical system and civilian sector are being shifted to wartime mode. Authorities are checking bomb shelters, upgrading alert systems, purchasing body armor, and approving procedures for sorting wounded personnel. These preparations indicate that Minsk is moving far beyond its previous role as a logistical supporter and is getting ready for potential direct combat involvement.
Polish president not invited to Ukraine Recovery Conference
Karol Nawrocki will not attend the upcoming Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk because he did not receive an invitation, according to Marcin Przydacz.
Przydacz said invitations to foreign partners were reportedly issued jointly by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but no invitation was sent to Nawrocki.
As a result, Nawrocki does not plan to attend the conference, which is scheduled for 25–26 June in Gdansk and will bring together leaders, ministers, investors, and business representatives focused on Ukraine's reconstruction.
Przydacz also said that none of the officials subordinate to Nawrocki intends to participate because they were likewise not invited. He further expressed hope that Tusk would use the conference to promote Poland's national interests rather than focus exclusively on securing support and funding for Ukraine.
The remarks come amid growing political tensions between Warsaw and Kyiv following disputes over historical issues and Nawrocki's recent decision to revoke an award previously granted to Zelensky.