One in five to six Russian drones used on Southern front – military spox
Currently, on the front lines, every fifth or sixth drone launched by Russian forces is being used in southern Ukraine.
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22 June 2025
AFU conducting maneuverable defense, counterattacking when possible – military
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are currently conducting maneuverable defense on the battlefield and counterattacking when possible.
Two bodies recovered from rubble in Kramatorsk as rescue efforts continue
In Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, emergency crews have recovered the bodies of two men from the rubble of a four-story residential building destroyed in a Russian missile strike. Search and rescue operations remain ongoing.
Ukrainian intelligence unit targets Russian fuel train in Zaporizhzhia region
On June 22, a special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Kabul 9, carried out a successful strike on a freight train carrying fuel for Russian forces in the temporarily occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region.
Mass graves of civilians, destroyed cities, torture: Zelensky says Russia is repeating Nazi crimes
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Russian Federation is repeating the crimes once committed by the Nazis—pointing to mass graves of civilians, tortured prisoners of war, abducted children, and cities left in ruins.
Russian shelling of Kherson leaves one dead, four injured
A man was killed and four others were wounded as a result of Russian shelling in the city of Kherson.
Russian shelling of Kramatorsk: One killed, four injured
A Russian strike on the city of Kramatorsk has left one person dead and four others injured, according to preliminary reports. Search and rescue operations are currently underway.
Syrskyi: Ukrainian forces control 90 sq km in Kursk region
The Armed Forces of Ukraine now control approximately 90 square kilometers in the Glushkovsky district of Russia’s Kursk region, following active operations that disrupted the redeployment of Russian troops.
Guerrillas identify Russian radio technical stations in occupied Crimea
In Russian-occupied Crimea, local guerrillas have identified the locations of Russian radio technical stations used for monitoring airspace and maritime activity.
First wave of army corps commanders takes charge of assigned areas – CinC Syrskyi
The first wave of army corps headquarters with support units has already assumed its areas of responsibility.
CinC Syrskyi: Front line length increased by 200 km over past year
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that over the past year, the length of the front line has increased by 200 km and now stands at approximately 1,200 km.
Fires extinguished after overnight Russian attack on Odesa region
Fires broke out in the Odesa region as a result of a nighttime attack by Russian troops.
Russian troops shelled 36 settlements in Sumy region
Over the past day, Russian troops shelled 36 settlements in the Sumy region, damaging houses and farm buildings.
Russians attack three Kharkiv settlements with guided bombs, missiles, and drones in one day
Over the past day, Russian troops attacked three settlements in the Kharkiv region with guided bombs, unguided missiles, and drones.
Russians kill two, wound 13 in Donetsk region in one day
Two people were killed and thirteen others were wounded as a result of Russian shelling in Donetsk region over the past day.
War update: 171 engagements on frontline over past day, fiercest battles in Pokrovsk sector
There were 171 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops over the past day. The enemy launched the most attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, with increased activity also recorded in the Lyman sector.
Russia’s war casualty toll up by 1,100 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in manpower from February 24, 2022, to June 22, 2025, have reached approximately 1,011,490 personnel, with 1,100 invaders eliminated in the past 24 hours alone.
Damage reported as Russians attack Nikopol district
The Russians attacked communities in Nikopol district with FPV drones and artillery late on June 21 and throughout the night.
Fatality, injuries reported as Russians attack Sloviansk, Kramatorsk
In Donetsk region, a 17-year-old boy was killed and four people were injured as a result of Russian strikes. Apartment buildings and over 30 private homes were also damaged.
Russian strike damages private homes in Sumy
In the evening of June 21, Russian forces struck the outskirts of Sumy, damaging private homes.
Soldier freed in May dies in Rivne region
Serhiy Dobrovolsky, a soldier born in the town of Zdolbuniv in Rivne region, who was released from Russian captivity as part of an exchange that took place at the end of May, has died.
Russian officers reassigned to rear in large numbers – intelligence
More than 45% of the officers in the reserve units of Russia’s Southern Military District lack legal grounds to serve in rear positions.
21 June 2025
Man killed in Chernihiv region after enemy drone attack
In the Nizhyn district of the Chernihiv region, a man was killed and houses were destroyed and damaged as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Shelling damages water supply facility in Kherson
As a result of enemy shelling of Kherson, a facility that supplies water to the city has been damaged, and restoration work is underway.
Shelling of Nikopol district: six police officers among seven victims
In the Nikopol district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, six of the seven men who were injured by Russian shelling were police officers on duty on the highway.
Russian drone hits residential building in Sumy community
In the Sumy community, a Russian UAV hit a residential building, damaging the roof and windows. Residents are being provided with assistance.
Russian military uses ammunition instead of money - intel
Russian military personnel pay for repairs to their service vehicles with combat grenades.
Russians strike civilian infrastructure in Sumy region, causing fire
Russian invaders struck civilian infrastructure in the Sumy community.
Seven men injured in Nikopol district from enemy shelling
Seven men were injured in the Nikopol district of the Dnipropetrovsk region as a result of Russian shelling, and they were provided with the necessary medical assistance.
Russian drone strike kills civilian in Kharkiv region
On June 21, a 60-year-old man was killed in the village of Staryi Saltiv, Chuhuiv district, following a Russian drone strike.