OSCE Troika condemns Russia for attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure
The OSCE Troika has condemned Russia’s attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, and has called on the Russian Federation to end the war.
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Search and rescue operations completed at residential building in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district
Search and rescue operations have concluded in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, where a residential building was struck and partially destroyed. The operation lasted over 39 hours, and rescuers recovered the bodies of 23 people from under the rubble of the collapsed section.
SSU to screen Russians and Belarusians seeking Ukrainian citizenship – MP
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) will conduct background checks on individuals who were formerly citizens of the Russian Federation or the Republic of Belarus, lived in temporarily occupied territories, and now seek to obtain Ukrainian citizenship.
Parliament clarifies which categories covered by law on multiple citizenship
The law on multiple citizenship will allow foreign legion soldiers, ethnic Ukrainians, and members of the diaspora to obtain Ukrainian citizenship. At the same time, Ukrainian refugees will be able to acquire foreign citizenship.
Russians shell Kherson region throughout day, injuring eight people
Eight people were injured in Kherson region on June 18 as a result of enemy shelling throughout the day.
Historic Center buildings in Odesa suffer most damage from Russian strike
As a result of the massive Russian strike on June 17, the most severely damaged buildings in Odesa were located in the historic city center.
Over 200 sites damaged in Kyiv following massive Russian attack
As of Wednesday, June 18, a total of 207 damaged sites have been registered in Kyiv as a result of the massive Russian attack on June 17, with 106 of them located in the Solomianskyi district.
SSU detains five Russian saboteurs operating in various regions of Ukraine
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), in cooperation with the National Police, has uncovered five more individuals who, on orders from the Russians, committed acts of sabotage in Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, Ternopil, and Kharkiv regions.
Fires from massive Russian attack extinguished in Kyiv
All fires that broke out as a result of Russian strikes on the capital on Tuesday have already been extinguished.
Russian drone destroys veterinary hospital in Kramatorsk
In Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, Russian invaders destroyed the state veterinary hospital.
No enemy activity observed along Chernihiv border – Demchenko
Enemy activity in the Sumy direction has decreased, and no enemy actions along the border have been observed within the Chernihiv region.
Photo of parents on ruins goes viral as student Dmytro Isaienko confirmed killed in Kyiv attack
In the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, as a result of a Russian missile attack on a residential building on the night of June 17, Dmytro Isaienko, a master's student at the Faculty of Physical Education, Sports, and Health of Mykhailo Dragomanov University, was killed.
Russian mole directing missiles at AFU units detained in Cherkasy region
In the Cherkasy region, employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) detained a military serviceman who, out of ideological convictions, passed on the coordinates of Ukrainian units in four regions to the Russian army.
Government approves just transition program for coal regions — Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a just transition program for Ukraine's coal regions through 2030, which will cover initiatives in 38 communities linked to coal mining and thermal power generation.
Two more bodies found in Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, death toll rises to 23
In the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, two more bodies were recovered from the rubble of a nine-story residential building. The death toll has risen to 23, and search and rescue operations are continuing.
OSCE PA leaders condemn Russia for torture, executions of Ukrainian POWs
The leaders of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), including President Pia Kauma, have condemned Russia for systematic torture, executions and inhumane treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
At NATO summit, unity of allies to be no less important than increasing defense spending – Kallas
Next week, when NATO leaders meet at the summit in The Hague, preserving European and Transatlantic unity will be no less important than increasing defense spending.
No immediate threat of Russia’s landing attempt on Odesa coast but defense forces preparing for any scenarios - spox
A very serious enemy force would be required to execute an attempt to land on the coast of Odesa to capture the Ukrainian city. As of today, Russia has no such force but Ukraine’s Defense Forces are preparing for any developments.
Death toll from missile hit in Kyiv apartment block rises to 21
Twenty-one people have been confirmed dead so far in just a single apartment block partially destroyed in what appears to be Russia’s deadliest air raid targeting Kyiv since the full-scale invasion.
Russia running large-scale disinfo ops in Africa, Latin America – Ukraine intel
The Russian Federation is launching large-scale disinformation operations targeting audiences across Africa, Latin America, and some European countries.
Russia posing direct threat to EU – top diplomat Kallas
Russia's aggressive actions and provocations against European countries, their industry and infrastructure, acts of sabotage and military maneuvers near EU borders turn Russia into a direct threat not only to its neighbors, but to the entire European Union.
“Total inadequacy” - Ukraine on Russia’s demand to destroy all Western weapons
Moscow's absurd demand to destroy all weapons provided to Ukraine by Western partners demonstrates complete disregard for the United States' efforts to end the war.
Senseless Kyiv attack undermines Trump’s peace appeal – U.S. Embassy
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has joined the day of mourning for the victims of the Russian attack on June 17, calling the strike senseless and contrary to President Donald Trump’s appeal to end the killings and bring the war to a close.
Ukraine Europe’s “first line of defense” against Russian aggression – Kaja Kallas
The European Union must continue supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression for the sake of its own security, because Ukraine currently stands as Europe’s “first line of defense.”
Zelensky summarizes G7 Summit: Leaders support President Trump’s efforts toward lasting peace
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that G7 leaders expressed support for President Trump’s efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Russian drone strike destroys Nova Poshta branch in Zaporizhzhia
A Shahed drone attack has destroyed a Nova Poshta branch in Zaporizhzhia, with no casualties reported.
Russian GRU agent arrested in Kharkiv for directing strikes, awaiting occupation
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained an agent of Russian defense intelligence (commonly known as the GRU) in Kharkiv. The woman had been directing enemy missile and bomb strikes on military targets in the city.
Ukraine’s National Guard destroys nearly 600 Russian tanks in 2025 – Commander
Since the start of 2025, units of the National Guard of Ukraine have destroyed nearly 600 Russian tanks, 903 units of armored vehicles, and 2,864 artillery systems.
Kyiv hopes to complete search and rescue operations by end of day
Kyiv authorities hope to complete the bulk of emergency and search and rescue operations by the end of the day.