Ukrainian military shoot down enemy UAV not listed as in service with Russian army
Ukrainian defenders have shot down Russia’s Merlin-VR unmanned aerial vehicle, which is not officially listed as in service with the Russian army.
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17 June 2022
Defense ministry: Russians attempt to encircle Ukrainian forces in Sievierodonetsk, Lysychansk
Russian troops are redeploying military equipment to the Sievierodonetsk direction, attempting to regroup and reinforce their ranks to launch an offensive in the direction of Termova and Rubizhne.
1,023 Ukrainian settlements liberated from Russian invaders
A total of 1,023 settlements have already been liberated from Russian invaders in Ukraine. Demining and infrastructure renovation efforts are underway within the deoccupied territory.
Ukraine Army turns Russian tugboat into ‘floating bonfire’, 70% of crew members hit
Up to 70% of crew members of Russia’s Vasiliy Bekh tugboat have been hit.
Putin has 'strategically lost' war in Ukraine – UK armed forces chief
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his troops have already strategically lost the war against Ukraine.
Ukraine to introduce visa regime for Russians from July 1
Ukraine will introduce a visa regime for Russian citizens from July 1.
Russian missile strike on Mykolaiv kills two, injures 20
At least two people have been killed and 20 more injured after Russia launched a missile attack against Mykolaiv early on Friday, June 17.
Evacuation from Azot plant in Sievierodonetsk impossible now - Haidai
Evacuations from the Azot plant in the city of Sievierodonetsk, Luhansk region, are currently impossible.
Ukrainian army uses Caesars to destroy enemy howitzer, command and staff vehicle
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed a Russian 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzer and a command and staff vehicle of a battery commander, using French-made Caesar self-propelled howitzers.
In war against Ukraine, Russia tried to create springboard for attack on other European nations - Zelensky
The defense and victory of Ukraine in the war unleashed by Russia are fundamentally important for the security of all in Europe, as by attacking Ukrainian territory, the Russians tried to create a springboard for an attack on other European nations.
French experts still working with Ukrainian law enforcers in war crime probe, says top prosecutor
The delegation of the French National Gendarmerie arrived in Ukraine in mid-April on a two-week mission, but is still working with Ukrainian law enforcement.
Ukrainian forces shoot down enemy missile in Zaporizhzhia region
Ukrainian air defenses shot down a Russian missile over the Vilniansk district, Zaporizhzhia region, early on June 17.
Enemy death toll update: 33,150 Russian invaders eliminated since war-start
From February 24 to June 17, nearly 33,150 Russian servicemen were killed in the invasion, including 200 in the past day.
"Demilitarized": Ukrainian Navy hits Russian tugboat carrying Tor SAM system on board
The Ukrainian Navy struck the Vasily Bekh tug of the Russian Black Sea Fleet that was carrying supplies and soldiers to strengthen Russian presence on to the occupied Snake Island.
One killed, six injured in Russian strike on Mykolaiv
Russian invaders shelled the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv, killing a local resident and injuring six on the morning of Friday, June 17.
War update for Ukraine’s south: 72 Russian soldiers killed, two ammo depots destroyed
Over the past 24 hours, 72 Russian occupiers were eliminated, while two ammunition depots, a fuel depot, three self-propelled howitzers, a mortar complex, and five armored vehicles were destroyed in the south of Ukraine.
NATO preparing new model of defense on eastern flank
NATO allies are set to prepare a new defense model for the eastern flank of the bloc, which is expected to be approved at an upcoming summit in Madrid late June.
Enemy intensifies shelling in Luhansk region: six killed in Lysychansk, Siverodonetsk
In Luhansk region, the number of strikes by the Russian invaders is growing daily. As a result of the aggressor's attacks on Lysychansk and Siverodonetsk, six civilians were killed.
Russian armed aggression affects over 900 children in Ukraine
A total of 322 children have been killed and over 581 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Russian troops fire at Donetsk Region’s settlement with artillery
Russian invaders have launched an artillery strike on the Zelenodolsk community, Dnipropetrovsk Region.
Ukrainian aviation strikes enemy clusters in three districts of Kherson Region – General Staff
The Ukrainian aviation has struck enemy clusters in such districts of Kherson Region as Kherson, Kakhovka and Beryslav.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights presents update on situation in Mariupol
In Geneva, where the 50th Session of the Human Rights Council is taking place, an update on the grave human rights and humanitarian situation in Mariupol has been presented.
Ukraine at OSCE: At least 20 filtration camps and prisons established in areas seized by Russians
Russian invaders have established at least 20 filtration camps and prisons within the temporarily occupied areas in Ukraine.
16 June 2022
Ukraine’s Armed Forces eliminate 26 invaders, destroy fuel depot in east
In the area of responsibility of the Operational and Tactical Group "East", the Armed Forces of Ukraine have eliminated today 26 Russian personnel and destroyed an enemy fuel depot.
Macron confirms restrictions on sending aircraft and tanks to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron says that Western countries have the agreement not to provide Ukraine with certain categories of weapons, including assault aircraft and tanks, to avoid involvement in the war with Russia.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces repulse enemy assault in Slovyansk direction
The Ukrainian defenders repulsed yet another Russian assault in Slovyansk direction, making the enemy retreat.
UK to provide Ukraine with more than 20 M109 long-range guns
The UK has purchased and refurbished more than 20 M109 long-range guns and will send them to Ukraine.
Macron: France ready to send additional Caesar self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine
President of France Emmanuel Macron has stated that France is ready to provide Ukraine with additional Caesar self-propelled howitzers.
UN says 4,481 civilians killed in Ukraine since Russian invasion started
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) says that 4,481 civilians have been killed and 5,565 injured in Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion started on February 24.
Over 33,000 bulletproof vests, 19,000 helmets sent to Army over week - deputy minister
The Defence Ministry delivered more than 33,000 bulletproof vests, 19,000 helmets, 13,500 pairs of shoes, and over 22,000 sets of uniform to the Armed Forces of Ukraine within a week.