Ukraine has reported significant destruction of Russian military assets in June 2024, including 1,415 artillery systems and 59 air defense systems. Ukrainian forces have intensified attacks on Crimea to degrade Russian air defenses and bolster their airpower capabilities. Ukraine has also increased its military presence on the Belarusian border, causing concerns in Minsk and Moscow. Ukrainian military claims Russia has sustained substantial personnel losses, with around 543,810 casualties since the invasion began. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of technological superiority in modern warfare, calling for increased drone production and relaxed restrictions on weapon use against Russia.