Russia deploys frigate with eight Kalibr missiles on board off Crimea coast
The Russian invasion forces on Monday deployed a frigate carrying eight Kalibr cruise missiles in the Black Sea off the coast of temporarily occupied Crimea.
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12 June 2023
Army of Drones blinds Russian comms in Svatove-Kupiansk direction
Fighters with the 92nd Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine left Russian invaders without effective communications on the Svatove-Kupiansk axis.
Ukrainian military captures Russian FSB operative
The Armed Forces of Ukraine captured an FSB operative who had been in charge of the so-called blocking unit tasked with shooting Russian soldiers fleeing from their positions.
Enemy launches airstrike on Orikhiv. Civilian casualties reported
The Russians launched an airstrike on Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia region, killing a 48-year-old man and injuring a 32-year-old man.
Russian radar station damaged in Crimea – social media
A Russian radar station, which was used to control the southern coast of Ukraine and a large part of the Black Sea, was damaged in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Invaders shell Kherson injuring three people
This morning, three people were injured in the Russian shelling of Kherson city. They were hospitalized in a moderate condition.
President: Ukraine has returned 2,526 Ukrainians from captivity since war started
Since the beginning of the large-scale invasion, Ukraine has liberated 2,526 Ukrainians from captivity.
In Kherson, volunteers organize to pump water out of basements
Kherson volunteers have organized to pump water out of basements, and one team has already started work in the regional center.
Russians redeploy part of troops to Zaporizhzhia direction after Kakhovka HPP explosion
Having blown up the Kakhovka HPP, the invaders redeployed part of the troops to Zaporizhzhia direction.
Simmons admits that loud noises scare her even in Britain after attacks in Kyiv
British Ambassador Melinda Simmons has admitted that even when she is outside of Ukraine, she is frightened by loud noises after more than a month of almost daily Russian missile attacks on Kyiv.
About 270 houses remain flooded in one of district in Kherson region
In the de-occupied Beryslav district of Kherson region, 270 residential buildings remain flooded.
Kakhovka HPP explosion: 10 people killed, 42 missing
Forty-two people, including seven children, are reported missing as a result of the explosion of the Kakhovka HPP dam by Russian troops, and 10 people have been killed.
Germany has no data on destruction of Leopard tanks in Ukraine
The German side does not have its own data on the destruction of German Leopard tanks during the hostilities in Ukraine, and the Bundeswehr does not assess Russian statements.
Water receding in Oleshky community, Russians 'filtering' evacuees
Water levels are beginning to drop in the Oleshky community, Kherson region, but the massive destruction of houses has begun.
Russia keeps three ships in Black Sea, no missile carriers
Russia keeps three ships on combat duty in the Black Sea, but there are no missile carriers among them.
IAEA experts need access to occupied Zaporizhzhia Thermal Power Plant - Grossi
Experts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) need access to a location near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) to clarify the reason for a significant discrepancy between different measurements of the height of the reservoir that is supplying water to cool the facility's six reactors and spent fuel storage.
Two civilians wounded in Russian air strike on Avdiivka
Russian forces have launched an air strike on Avdiivka, Donetsk region, damaging apartment buildings and wounding two civilians.
Ukrainian defenders liberate village of Novodarivka
Ukrainian defenders have recaptured the village of Novodarivka, Zaporizhzhia region, from Russian forces.
Ukraine asks Germany to provide more tanks
Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Melnyk has asked Germany to send more German-made tanks to Ukraine.
In morning, Russians massively shell Avdiivka with artillery
In the Donetsk region, Russian invaders launched an air strike on Velyka Novosilka, and in the morning massively shelled Avdiivka with artillery.
Demchenko: Russians using photos of evacuation of people conducted by Ukrainians in Kherson region
The Russian side does not evacuate people after the explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, instead using information from the Ukrainian side and passing it off as its own work.
Russians planting mines at Crimean Titan factory - intelligence
Russian engineering units are mining the workshops of the Crimean Titan enterprise in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russians shell Sumy, Chernihiv regions five times since day-start - Command
Since midnight, the Russian invasion forces shelled the areas of Sumy and Chernihiv regions bordering Russia five times.
Overnight, Russians launch 74 attacks on Zaporizhzhia settlements, injuring woman
Over the last 24 hours, the enemy army fired 74 times at the Zaporizhzhia region, injuring a 50-year-old woman.
Marines kill 50 Russian forces, capture four during liberation of Storozheve
Ukraine’s Marines, who recently liberated the village of Storozheve, Donetsk region, eliminated 50 Russian invaders and captured another four.
On Bakhmut axis, Ukraine’s Army advances another 700 meters - spox
Three combat clashes took place in the Bakhmut direction over the past day, where 66 invaders were killed, and another 83 were injured in action. Ukraine’s forces advanced some 250 to 700 meters along the flanks, pushing the enemy back.
Shoigu makes exaggerated statements for sake of image amid criticism - British intelligence
During the last week, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has maintained a high public profile, likely with the aim of presenting himself as in control of strategic issues while Ukraine accelerates offensive operations.
Rogue mines detonating in Black Sea following Kakhovka dam breach - border guards
Uncontrolled explosions of munitions driven by floodwater from the Kakhovka Reservoir downstream of the Dnipro River into the Black Sea along with the debris of destroyed buildings and garbage have been observed lately.
Russians fortifying Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol - mayor’s advisor
In Mariupol, Russian invaders continue to repair their fortification structures at the Azovstal steelworks, transforming the massive industrial facility into a military base.
Garbage washed up on sea coast may contain explosives - Humeniuk
In the piles of debris and garbage that washed away from the Kakhovka Reservoir and are now washing up on the coast, including Odesa, there may be dangerous objects. The debris can only be removed after an explosive ordnance disposal inspection.