SBU releases exclusive footage of June 20 prisoner exchange
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has published exclusive video footage of the prisoner exchange that took place on June 20.
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20 June 2025
Kremlin declares 'advantage' in war, says ceasefire is unnecessary
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated that Russia has no intention of agreeing to a ceasefire with Ukraine, citing what he called a "strategic advantage" in the war.
Ukraine hits Russian base in occupied Tokmak - official
In Tokmak, the town temporarily captured by the Russian army, their military base came under Ukrainian attack overnight Friday.
Russia’s assault teams become less active in Sumy region – border guards
In Sumy region, on the border with Russia, the enemy has somewhat reduced the activity of small assault groups.
DIU releases archive footage of Russian Volunteer Corps battles in Kupiansk direction
During the spring campaign, fighters from the Russian Volunteer Corps, part of Timur's Special Forces, carried out a daring assault operation and captured enemy positions.
Enemy regrouping in south, preparing to intensify attacks soon – Voloshin
There are not many combat clashes in the southern direction at the moment, but the enemy is regrouping and preparing to intensify combat operations in a few days.
Zelensky says another POW exchange held with Russia
Another prisoner-of-war exchange between Ukraine and Russia has taken place, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russian forces launch airstrike on border community in Kharkiv region
Early on Friday, June 20, Russian aircraft launched an airstrike on the Derhachi community in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region, leaving the village of Tsupivka without electricity.
Zelensky calls for tougher sanctions on Russia's energy sector, shadow fleet after latest attacks
Following another wave of Russian drone attacks on Odesa and Kharkiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged international partners to strengthen sanctions against Russia's energy sector and shadow fleet, and to lower the price cap on Russian oil to $30 per barrel.
Intelligence intercept exposes cannibalism cases in Russian army
Ukrainian defense intelligence intercepted Russian military radio communications where an incident is discussed involving a Russian soldier, who was considered missing, being killed and “eaten” by his comrade.
One killed, 14 injured in Russian drone attack in Odesa
In Ukraine’s Odesa, one person died and 14 were injured as a result of an overnight attack by Russian drones.
War update: 176 clashes in past day, most in Pokrovsk, Lyman axes
In the past day, 176 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded along the front lines.
Nearly half ton of Russian rocket explosives defused in Sumy region
In the Sumy region, police bomb disposal experts defused the warhead of a Russian cruise missile.
Russian army loses 1,090 more soldiers in Ukraine in one day
The total combat losses of Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to June 20, 2025, amount to approximately 1,009,330 people, including 1,090 people over the past day.
Defense forces destroy Russian “Solntsepyok” in Kharkiv region
Operators of strike drones from the Phoenix unmanned aerial systems unit of the Revenge brigade of the State Border Guard Service destroyed a Russian Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system and a tank in the Kharkiv region.
Three injured, 50 cars damaged in Kharkiv drone attack
Three people were injured and about 50 cars were damaged as a result of Russian drone strikes in Kharkiv.
Fire extinguished at site of Russian drone strike in Sumy
As a result of an attack by enemy drones, a fire broke out in one of the districts of Sumy, but there were no casualties.
19 June 2025
Zelensky outlines expectations for new Ground Forces commander
Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Ukrainian Ground Forces should implement their experience of coordination with NATO and combat experience.
Russia is trying to save Iran's nuclear program, says Zelensky
Russia is currently trying to save Iran's nuclear program in order to enable its allies to continue exporting war.
216 sites damaged in Kyiv after massive Russian attack
As of Thursday, June 19, 216 damaged objects were registered in Kyiv as a result of a massive Russian attack on June 17, 111 of them in the Solomianskyi district.
USNC has no right to stand aside: Ukraine's envoy to UN ahead of emergency meeting
The UN Security Council must take measures to put an end to Russian madness and force Moscow to stop war crimes against Ukrainians.
War update: 88 clashes on frontline since day-start, fiercest battles in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 88 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, with the highest number occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russians launch airstrikes at frontline settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, causing destruction
Russian forces carried out airstrikes on Polohy district in Zaporizhzhia region.
Massive Russian attack repelled: dozens of vehicles, troops eliminated on eastern front
Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully repelled a large-scale mechanized assault by Russian troops on the eastern front, destroying 23 enemy vehicles, including 18 armored fighting vehicles (AFVs) and 13 motorcycles.
In many aspects, Ukrainian army most innovative in Europe, Dutch DM says
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans stated that Ukraine currently has the most powerful, and, in many aspects, the most innovative army in Europe.
Cultural center in Kherson region completely destroyed by drone strike
In the Kherson region, a cultural center in the village of Novooleksandrivka was completely destroyed by a drone strike.
Russian drone hits official vehicle in Kherson region, one wounded
In the Kherson region, Russian troops attacked a service vehicle belonging to the Bilozerka settlement military administration with a drone, injuring a 46-year-old employee.
Sports school in Kyiv damaged in Russian attack, 80% of windows destroyed
As a result of a massive attack by the Russian Federation on June 17, almost 80% of the windows at the Kyiv Sports Lyceum were damaged, and the walls, ceilings, entrance, and sports equipment were partially destroyed.
Anti-drone nets installed on roads in Sumy border communities
In border communities in Sumy region, roads are being equipped with anti-drone nets to protect against Russian attacks.
Russian drone attacks 84-year-old woman in Kherson
In Kherson, a Russian drone attacked an 84-year-old woman in the morning.