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India urges Russia to expedite delayed S-400 deliveries. During PM Modi's Moscow visit, President Putin discussed reinforcing military ties. Three deployed systems bolster borders with China and Pakistan. Delays now push final deliveries to 2026. Enhanced air defenses include Akash, MR-SAM. India’s Air Force deploys capable systems to counter 400-km threats.

Russian defence forces destroyed drones near Kursk and Lipetsk, with additional drones downed in Voronezh, Bryansk, Oryol, and Belgorod. No injuries or significant damage were reported in the attacks. Russian officials are criticized for incomplete disclosure of damage. There was no immediate response from Ukraine. Ukraine contends these actions have been retaliatory to Russian aggression since 2022.

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported five Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating around Taiwan from Saturday to Sunday. This included incursions into Taiwan's air defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). Taiwan's armed forces monitored and responded to the situation. This incident follows increased Chinese military activities around Taiwan, asserting sovereignty claims and leading to heightened regional tensions.

India and Egypt continue to enhance their defence cooperation with the fourth joint air force exercise held from June 21-26, 2024. Amid strengthening ties, Egyptian president El-Sisi congratulated Prime Minister Modi on his re-election. The two nations, with a longstanding relationship, aim to further deepen bilateral and regional collaboration.

Ukraine has received its third German-supplied Patriot air defense system, aiming to bolster protection against Russian air strikes. German Ambassador Martin Jaeger confirmed the successful training of Ukrainian crews. Kyiv hopes for more air defense support at the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, with expectations of favorable news from the US State Department.

Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities have destroyed half of its electricity generation capacity since winter, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. Zelenskyy said the strikes showed Russian president Vladimir Putin was trying to "hone the practice of destroying energy facilities" including connections between the Ukrainian and European energy systems.

China's defence ministry criticized the Netherlands for alleging unsafe actions by Chinese fighter jets near a Dutch ship in the East China Sea. China warned against provocation, emphasizing territorial sovereignty.

Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari will attend the graduation ceremony at the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad on June 15. The ceremony marks the completion of pre-commissioning training for flight cadets of the Indian Air Force, with traditional military grandeur and various honours and awards presented.

Ukrainian air defence and mobile drone hunters groups shot down nine out of 13 Russian drones and an X-59 Russian missile in multiple regions. Serhiy Lysak reported damage to buildings and a power line in Dnipropetrovsk region.

Singapore to resume F-16 flights post-crash due to gyroscope error, The Pilot ejected the crash safely. Gyroscope flight control computers are to be checked before flights. Investigation with Lockheed Martin is ongoing. The incident happened during take-off in Arizona. Previous crash in 2004 during night training in U.S. Pilot's age 25. The investigation is ongoing for the specific cause.

Russia's Defence Ministry shot down 10 US-supplied Ukrainian missiles over the Black Sea targeting Crimea, with no casualties reported by Sevastopol Gov. Mikhail Razvozhayev.

Friday said his army needed more men to boost the forces' morale, a rare acknowledgement from the Ukrainian leader. Then their morale will be improved," Zelenskyy told AFP. "It is a matter of their physical strength and justice.

Taiwan's Ministry of Defense detected Chinese naval ships near Taiwan, escalating tensions. Taiwan deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor People's Liberation Army (PLA) activity. The increased presence of Chinese military assets near Taiwan underscores ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Russia and Ukraine engaged in a drone and missile conflict, resulting in casualties in Kharkiv. Both sides claimed success in shooting down enemy drones. Russian air defences intercepted Ukrainian drones over Krasnodar and Crimea. Ukrainian drones targeted Sevastopol and Belgorod. Ukrainian forces are resisting Russian advances in Kharkiv. Putin stated the Russian offensive aims to create a buffer zone without capturing the city. Astra released videos of a drone hitting an oil refinery in Belgorod, causing a fire at a church. Saldo reported casualties from a Ukrainian drone attack in Kherson. Power outage in Sevastopol due to a massive Ukrainian drone attack.

Taiwan's ministry of defence (MND) said it detected seven Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels operating around Taiwan from 6 am (local time) on Saturday and 6 am (local time) on Sunday. According to Taiwan's MND, one of the seven Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's Southwest air defence Identification Zone.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stresses the critical need to strengthen air defences in Kyiv against Russia's advancing offensive in the northeast, seeking international support for enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities. He doubled down on pleas to allies to send more air defence and fighter jets to combat Russia's air superiority as the war grinds through its third year.

Five of the drones were downed over the Belgorod region that borders Ukraine and one over the Crimean Peninsula, the defence ministry said on the Telegram messaging app. The ministry did not provide any details on possible damage due to the attack. Reuters could not immediately verify the Russian defence ministry's comments.

Ukraine once again urged allies on Monday for urgent support in providing air defences to counter relentless Russian air strikes targeting its energy infrastructure. The ongoing missile and drone attacks since mid-March have led to a critical need for defensive measures. Negotiations for additional Patriot systems are in progress, with concerns raised over the slow pace of the process.