No Russian warships off Crimea coast
As of Saturday morning, no Russian naval vessels have been spotted in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
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28 June 2025
Russian forces lose four warplanes, another thousand casualties in past day
Russia’s war casualty toll since the large-scale invasion is estimated at 1,017,720, including a thousand killed or wounded in action in the past 24 hours.
Border guards hit Russian artillery systems, vehicles in Vovchansk area
Ukrainian border guards from the Hart Brigade operating in the area of Vovchansk employed drones to locate and destroy two Russian D-30 and MT-12 Rapira artillery systems, three vehicles, and neutralized six soldiers.
Odesa family couple killed, children among injured in Russian drone attack
In Odesa, rescuers retrieved the bodies of a man and a woman who died after a Russian drone hit a high-storey apartment block.
Russia nearing exhaustion of Soviet-era armored vehicles – ISW
Russia has sustained its offensive operations in Ukraine largely by tapping into Soviet-era stores of armored vehicles, but this finite resource is now nearing depletion.
27 June 2025
Zelensky holds Staff meeting to discuss Ukraine’s drone production
President Volodymyr Zelensky convened a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff to discuss a range of issues, including the domestic drone production.
Kherson resident injured in Russian drone attack dies in hospital
A 48-year-old resident of Kherson has died in hospital after sustaining injuries in a Russian drone strike on June 27 around 18:20. The attack occurred in the Dniprovskyi district of the city.
Ukrainian intelligence obtains evidence of firing squads being formed in Russian army
Ukrainian intelligence has intercepted and deciphered audio recordings from Russian troops, revealing plans to form firing squads within their own army
Ukraine hits four Russian Su-34 warplanes at Marinovka airbase
On the night of June 27, Ukraine’s Defense Forces of Ukraine attacked the Marinovka airbase in Russia’s Volgograd region, hitting several targets at the location.
Russian Kh-101 missile may contain up to 250 parts of Western production, Ukraine says
Each Russian Kh-101 missile may contain up to 250 electronic components of foreign production, and each attack UAV – up to 400 such parts.
Russians strike Kostiantinivka with MLRS, killing civilian
Russian forces launched a rocket strike with Smerch multiple rocket launcher system on Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, resulting in one death and one injury.
Russia’s 888 chemical attacks in single month exposed
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has confirmed that Russia is systematically using chemical weapons against the Ukrainian Armed Forces. According to Ukraine’s General Staff, 888 instances of chemical agents being used by Russian forces were recorded on the battlefield in May 2025 alone.
Number and scale of strikes deep into Russia will grow – Umerov
Ukraine plans to ramp up the production of long-range drones, paving the way for a rise in both the frequency and scale of deep strikes into Russian territory.
Russian strike on Samar: death toll climbs to five, 23 injured
The number of casualties from a Russian missile strike on the city of Samar in the Dnipropetrovsk region has risen to five dead and 23 injured.
111,000 Russian troops and 50 daily clashes: Syrskyi visits Pokrovsk sector
Russian forces continue their efforts to break through to the administrative border of the Donetsk region in the Pokrovsk sector—driven not only by operational aims, but also by symbolic objectives.
Ballistic missile strike on Samar: death toll rises to four, 17 injured
The number of casualties from a Russian ballistic missile strike on the city of Samar in the Dnipropetrovsk region has risen to four dead and 17 injured.
Hospital damaged in overnight attack on Kremenchuk
In Kremenchuk, Poltava region, the premises and equipment of a hospital sustained damage during an overnight Russian drone attack.
DPRK deploys up to 11,000 elite troops to war in Ukraine – Defense Ministry
North Korea has deployed approximately 11,000 elite soldiers to support Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Russia launches missile attack on Dnipropetrovsk region: 3 killed, 14 injured in Samar
A Russian missile strike on the city of Samar in the Dnipropetrovsk region caused civilian casualties, including injuries and deaths.
June 24 missile strike on Dnipropetrovsk region: 340 injured, several still missing
Russia’s missile attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region on June 24 left more than 340 people injured, including 38 children. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with several individuals still reported missing.
Significant movement of enemy armor and troops observed in Mariupol
A substantial movement of enemy armored vehicles and personnel has been observed in the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol in the Donetsk region. According to reports, Russian forces may escalate their assault attempts on the Huliaipole and Orikhiv sectors in the Zaporizhzhia region in the coming days.
New deadly Shaheds now fitted with camera, AI: Ukraine’s intel details new features
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry posted on their War&Sanctions platform updates on the components of the modernized Shahed-136, now equipped with a camera and artificial intelligence softwware.
Russian drones deliberately target civilians in frontline areas - UN report
The civilian population in frontline areas of Ukraine is suffering from Russian short-range drone attacks. These attacks have worsened the already critical humanitarian situation along the frontline.
Ukraine intercepts 365 incoming air targets overnight Friday
As Russia launched a total of 371 drones and missiles at Ukraine last night, the Air Force has shot down or suppressed 365 of those as of 9:30.
No attempts by Russia to breach border using armored vehicles - border guards
Ukrainian border guards are not seeing any attempts by the Russians to deploy armored vehicles for storming the Ukrainian borders.
One dead, four injured in Kharkiv region amid Russian strikes
Last day, on June 26, in Kharkiv region, a person died and four were injured as a result of Russian air strikes.
Russian strike: man injured, damage inflicted in Kyiv region
A man was injured in Kyiv region as a result of this night’s Russian missile and drone attack.
War update: 187 combat clashes on front line in past 24 hrs
On June 26, there were 187 combat engagements between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the Pokrovsk sector seeing the most intense fighting.
Russian drones cause damage in Cherkasy region
Overnight on June 27, Ukraine’s Air Defense forces shot down 19 Russian drones in Cherkasy region, though some damage was recorded.
Injuries, damage reported as Russians attack Nikopol district
Russian forces launched a nighttime drone attack at Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in several injuries.