Satellite imagery of Russian bases struck near occupied Henichesk released
Journalists of the Skhemy Ukrainian program received Planet Labs satellite imagery which shows the results of strikes on the occupiers’ bases near Henichesk, Kherson region.
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16 June 2023
Denmark, Netherlands to finance delivery of additional Leopard tanks to Ukraine
Ukraine will receive more Leopard 2 main battle tanks from the Rheinmetall company which will be purchased by Denmark and the Netherlands.
Spain to send tanks, armored vehicles, field hospital to Ukraine
Spain will provide Ukraine with additional 20 tracked armored vehicles, four Leopard tanks, and a military hospital.
Thirty-seven settlements remain flooded after Ukraine dam breach
Thirty-seven towns and villages remain flooded after Russia's destruction of the dam of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant, including 20 in Ukrainian-controlled areas.
Use of nuclear weapons will not help Russia achieve any goals - Volker
Russia's use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine is unlikely, since it will not give the Kremlin any military advantages, and the Russian armed forces are not interested in experiencing the direct consequences of such a decision.
15 June 2023
Ukraine's path to NATO should be developed in context of preparations for summit in Vilnius - Zelensky
Ukraine's path to NATO and a political invitation to accession should be developed already in the context of preparations for the NATO summit in Vilnius.
NATO-Ukraine Commission meeting: Reznikov tells of new format of relations with alliance
A meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission, which took place today at the level of defense ministers, will be the last one, and in the future, relations between the parties are expected to be brought to a new format envisaged by the NATO-Ukraine Council.
Reznikov discloses details of agreement on Ukrainian F-16 pilot training
NATO allies at a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission pledged to provide specialized training for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, which will pave the way for the future delivery of these aircraft to Ukraine.
Re-export of weapons for Ukraine's defense: Zelensky addresses Swiss parliament
Ukraine is asking the world for weapons only to make Ukrainian territory a territory of peace again, as stipulated by international law.
Reznikov announces creation of 'IT coalition' within Ukraine Defense Contact Group
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has announced the creation of an "IT coalition" within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
In some areas, Russia’s manpower losses up to nine times greater than Ukraine’s - deputy defense minister
Russian propaganda has been producing absolutely fake news about Ukraine’s military losses for the past week and a half because in some areas of the front, the enemy's losses in manpower are six to nine times greater than those on the Ukrainian side.
Ukraine’s offensive ongoing in different areas, gains vary - deputy defense minister
Despite fierce resistance put up by the enemy, offensive actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are continuing in various areas of the front, and certain gains are being achieved in all of them.
Ukraine’s SOF boasts of two HIMARS strikes decimating two Russian military complexes
In the Bakhmut area, the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with HIMARS operators, destroyed Russia’s ZOOPARK-1 artillery reconnaissance complex and the Borisoglebsk-2 e-warfare system.
Russians mine hydraulic structures in three regions of Ukraine - Defense Ministry
Russian occupation forces are continuing to mine hydraulic structures in the Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Kherson regions.
Russia will lose the war if Ukraine’s counteroffensive succeeds – Zelensky
If the Ukrainian counteroffensive is successful, then Russia will lose this war.
Ukrainian forces advance by one kilometer in Vuhledar area — Defense Forces
The Ukrainian defense forces of Tavria direction advanced by one kilometer in the area of Vuhledar.
Marines down Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter
Ukrainian soldiers destroyed an enemy Ka-52 attack helicopter.
Enemy fired more than 140 missiles of various types at Ukraine in past two weeks - General Staff
Russia used more than 140 missiles of various types and more than 250 attack UAVs against Ukraine over the past two weeks in Ukraine.
Wagner group refuses to sign contracts despite Putin's orders - British intelligence
The head of the Wagner group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, refused to sign contracts with the Russian military, despite Russian leader Vladimir Putin's orders, provoking a conflict with his leader.
Ukraine's National Guard units advance by up to 1,500 m in Orikhiv sector
In the Orikhiv sector, separate units of the National Guard of Ukraine have advanced by 650 to 1,500 meters in the direction of Novopokrovka.
Volker: Ukraine should immediately receive ATACMS, F-16 jets, A-10 attack aircraft
The United States and other partners have provided Ukraine with sufficient means for a successful counteroffensive, but in order to speed up the victory, the Ukrainian Armed Forces need enhanced capabilities, including long-range missiles and modern fighter jets.
One killed, one wounded by enemy shelling in Kherson region
The Russian army shelled a village in the Kherson region early on Thursday, June 15, killing a local woman and wounding another woman.
Invaders moving reserves to Bakhmut area – Ukraine's deputy defense minister
The Russian army is moving additional reserves to the Bakhmut area, including airborne assault units and a large amount of military hardware.
Biden holding firm on Ukraine joining NATO – CNN
U.S. President Joe Biden and his team are in the midst of a high-stakes conversation with fellow NATO members on how and when Ukraine may join.
Invaders launch missile strike on Kherson
Russian invaders launched a missile attack on Kherson this morning.
Ukrainian F-16 pilot training has started - Stoltenberg
Several NATO countries have announced their initiative to train Ukrainian military pilots to fly modern fighter aircraft, such as the F-16s, which opens up the possibility to consider the decision on their delivery to Ukraine when the pilots are ready for this.
44 settlements remain flooded in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, 44 settlements remain flooded, 27 on the right bank and 17 on the left bank temporarily occupied by Russians.
Nearly 400 Russian soldiers eliminated in Tavria direction over past day - General Tarnavskyi
During the day, the defense forces of the Tavria direction destroyed more than four enemy companies and 59 units of enemy equipment.
British fighter jets intercept Russian planes near NATO airspace
The day before, British Typhoon fighter jets took to the skies over Estonia to escort Russian Il-20s and two Su-27s that had approached NATO airspace.
Polluted sea waters can reach shores of Romania, Bulgaria in few days - ecologist
Polluted water in the Black Sea is rapidly moving south and may reach neighboring countries in the near future.