Armed Forces of Ukraine continue moving forward on flanks in Bakhmut direction
In Bakhmut direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue moving forward on the flanks, the enemy is gradually being pushed out of positions.
War - Latest news
20 June 2023
MoD: Russians failing to break through Ukrainian defense on eastern front
In the east, the Russian occupation forces try to advance but are unable to break through the defense lines of the Ukrainian troops.
Cherevaty on Russian losses in Lyman–Kupyansk direction: Two companies in past day
Russian troops attacked Lyman–Kupyansk direction more than 20 times over the past day which testifies to their efforts to achieve at least some intermediate success.
Invaders strike village in Zaporizhzhia region
The Russian army shelled the town of Komyshuvakha, which is located not far from Zaporizhzhia, causing destruction.
Water level drops by 9 cm in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, as of 15:00 on Tuesday, the water level has dropped by 9 centimeters.
Rescuers in Kherson come under Russian shelling: 1 killed, 8 injured
The Russian forces shelled rescuers who were cleaning up the territory in Kherson - one employee of the State Emergency Service was killed and eight others were injured.
Defense Forces advancing in Tavria direction: Enemy lost 5 companies, 13 tanks
In the Tavria direction, the Russian forces lost more than five companies killed and wounded in a day, 46 units of military equipment were destroyed or damaged.
Woman injured in Kharkiv region as result of Russian shelling of Vovchansk
As a result of another Russian shelling of the city of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region, a woman was injured.
Ukraine successfully uses attack drone with range of 1000 km
Ukraine has successfully used its drone with a range of 1,000 kilometers.
Russians attack residential areas in Kherson with artillery, civilian killed
On the morning of June 20, 2023, Russian troops launched artillery strikes on residential areas in the city of Kherson. An ambulance crew came under enemy fire, and a civilian man was reported killed.
EU plans to train 30,000 Ukrainian military this year
Within the framework of the European Union Mission for Military Assistance to Ukraine, 30 thousand servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are planned to be trained this year.
Ukraine holds talks with Western weapons makers to set up production within its borders
Ukraine is holding talks with Western arms manufacturers to boost production of weapons, including drones, within its borders, and could sign contracts in the coming months.
Denmark approves military assistance package of EUR 2.95B for Ukraine
The Parliament of Denmark (Folketing) has approved another package of military assistance to Ukraine for 2023-2028, totaling EUR 2.95 billion.
Russians hit Kurakhove with artillery, Avdiyivka with rockets
This morning, the Russian army struck Kurakhove with artillery, and Avdiyivka with artillery, tanks, and two rockets.
Ukraine lacks air defense systems to protect entire territory from Russian strikes – Air Force spox
Enemy Shahed drones managed to reach Lviv city because Ukraine lacks air defense systems.
Ukraine has mechanisms to counter Russian Bal missile system - Ihnat
The relocation of a division of the Russian Bal coastal missile system to the Bryansk region indicates the enemy's shortage of high-precision long-range weapons.
Russians injure 1,027 children in Ukraine
Russian army has killed 490 children and injured another 1,027 children in Ukraine.
General Staff: AFU didn’t lose any defensive positions in past day
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) continue carrying out both offensive and defensive operations, they have not lost any positions.
Enemy strikes 19 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region
Over the past day, the Russian army shelled 19 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, causing destruction and injuring one person.
UN confirms deaths of over 9,000 people in Ukraine since beginning of war
The United Nations has confirmed the information about the deaths of more than 9,000 people in Ukraine and the injuries of more than 15,000 people as a result of the full-scale invasion of Russia.
Invaders fire 275 shells at Kherson region injuring five civilians
Over the past day, June 19, the Russian army launched 57 strikes on Kherson region.
Overnight, Russian troops injure five residents of Donetsk region
Over the past day, on June 19, the Russian army injured five residents of the Donetsk region.
Air defense shot down three kamikaze drones over Mykolaiv region
Three UAVs "Shahed-131/136" were destroyed by air defense systems in the Mykolaiv region.
Air defense forces down 32 out of 35 Russian combat drones last night
Ukraine’s air defense forces shot down 32 out of 35 Russian combat drones on the night of June 20.
Macron says SAMP/T system delivered to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Ukraine already received the French-Italian SAMP/T medium-range anti-missile system.
AFU eliminate 1,010 Russian invaders, destroy eight tanks and helicopter in past day
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 221,460 Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to June 20, 2023, including 1,010 invaders in the past day alone.
Russians shell community in Dnipropetrovsk region with heavy artillery
The Russian forces attacked Myrove community, Dnipropetrovsk region, with heavy artillery overnight Tuesday.
Ukraine’s Air Force launches 15 strikes on enemy positions in past day
The Air Force of Ukraine launched 15 strikes targeting Russian personnel clusters in the past day.
Ukrainian defenders down 28 of 30 Shahed UAVs launched by Russians overnight
Russian terrorists launched another massive air and missile attack on Ukraine overnight Tuesday. According to preliminary information, 28 out of 30 enemy Shahed UAVs were destroyed.
Air defense forces destroy almost 20 enemy targets around Kyiv – city administration
In a nighttime massive attack by enemy kamikaze drones, almost 20 aerial targets were detected and destroyed in the airspace around Kyiv.