Ukrainian troops advanced in several areas in Bakhmut direction – MoD
The Ukrainian forces advanced deep in several areas in the Bakhmut sector in the past week.
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19 June 2023
As long as Russian troops in Ukraine, there can be no negotiations - Presidential Administration
The Ukrainian formula of peace provides the withdrawal of Russian troops from the entire territory of Ukraine, and no negotiations with the Russians are possible until then.
Over day, UAF destroys more than hundred occupants on left bank of Kherson region - Humeniuk
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed more than 100 occupants on the left bank of the Kherson region. About 20 boats and 27 units of armored vehicles were also destroyed.
Ukrainian defenders capture more than 80 Russian soldiers in past week – Maliar
The Ukrainian defense forces captured more than 80 Russian invaders in the past week.
Ignat: All Patriots in service with AFU in working order
All Patriot air defense systems are in working order. The best proof of this is the destruction of enemy ‘Kinzhals’ on the approaches to Kyiv on June 16.
Russians killed 490 children in Ukraine since war-start
As a result of Russia’s full-scale armed aggression, 490 children have been killed and 1,026 more injured in Ukraine.
Two civilians injured in Russia’s shelling of Kharkiv region in past day
Two civilians were injured in Russia’s shelling of Kharkiv region on June 18.
Ukrainian soldiers liberate Piatykhatky — Maliar
The Ukrainian soldiers liberated eight settlements, including Piatykhatky, over the past two weeks.
One civilian killed in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
One civilian has been killed in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region over the past day.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 220,450
Russia has already lost about 220,450 soldiers in Ukraine (+630 over the past day).
Kherson region comes under enemy fire 35 times, civilian injured
On June 18, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Kherson region 35 times, having fired 261 projectiles.
Four enemy drones downed over Dnipropetrovsk region
On the night of June 19, 2023, four Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were destroyed over the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russians attack Odesa region with four Kalibr missiles, all of them destroyed
On the night of June 19, 2023, Russian troops fired four Kalibr-type cruise missiles at the Odesa region. All of them were destroyed in the sky by the air defense forces.
War update: Russian troops focus efforts on four directions, 24 clashes occur
Russian troops continue focusing the main efforts on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka directions. Twenty-four military clashes have occurred there in the past 24 hours.
Less than 1,000 residents remaining in Donetsk region’s Chasiv Yar
There are less than 1,000 residents left in the Donetsk region’s town of Chasiv Yar, which is situated not far from Bakhmut. Most of them are the elderly who refuse leaving elsewhere.
President Zelensky: Our troops are advancing, step by step we are moving forward
Ukrainian forces continue advancing on the front. Position by position, step by step, they are moving forward.
Bodies of Wagner fighters taken from front by KAMAZ trucks – call intercept
The bodies of the killed PMC Wagner mercenaries are taken away from the front by KAMAZ trucks. Due to the high casualty rate, new fighters are sought everywhere because there are few suitable ones left in prisons.
Ukrainian intelligence: What Russians do with ZNPP is nuclear blackmail
An aggressive Russia continues its tactics of nuclear blackmail, using the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, as well as Belarusian territory where Russian nuclear weapons could be deployed.
Kremlin will likely exploit proposals by African delegation for information operations – ISW
The Kremlin will likely use the June 17 meeting with African leaders and their rhetoric to slow down Western aid to Ukraine.
Russian losses likely highest over past four months – British intel report
The most intense combat focused in three areas during the Ukrainian counteroffensive. The Russian invaders suffer high casualties.
18 June 2023
Russians hit border areas of Sumy region 33 times today
The Russians launched 33 strikes on the border areas of Sumy region during the day, 223 explosions were recorded.
Operational Command ‘South’: Russia rotates missile carriers in Black Sea
The Russian Federation has rotated missile carriers in the Black Sea. Currently, one missile carrier with four Kalibr missiles on board is on combat duty.
Ukraine’s Air Force launches seven strikes on enemy clusters
Ukraine’s Air Force launched seven strikes on Russian personnel clusters and destroyed an anti-aircraft missile system during the day.
Russians shell Kharkiv region injuring civilian
Russian troops once again shelled Kharkiv region, injuring a civilian.
AFU destroy four enemy drones in Ukraine’s south
The Armed Forces of Ukraine downed four Russia’s drones of different types in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions.
Russian attacks damage two critical infrastructure facilities in Nikopol
In the afternoon, the Russian invaders again shelled Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging critical infrastructure facilities.
Russia focuses main efforts on four directions, 17 combat engagements recorded – General Staff
The Russian forces continue to focus their main efforts on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka directions - 17 combat engagements have been recorded there in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian soldiers down Russia’s Ka-52 helicopter
On Sunday, the Ukrainian soldiers shot down another Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter.
Father and son killed in Russia’s shelling of Sumy region
Two civilians - a father and his son - were killed as the Russian forces shelled Sumy region.
EU to speed up arms deliveries to Ukraine - EU Commissioner Brenton
European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton has said that the European Union is speeding up arms deliveries to Ukraine in support of the country's counter offensive against Russian forces,