Blasts heard in Sevastopol last night - local reports
Three explosions were reported in temporarily occupied Crimea’s Sevastopol on the night of June 19. An air raid alert went off in the city's military units.
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19 June 2025
Ukraine's air defense intercepts 88 of 104 Russian drones overnight Thu
Ukraine’s defense forces neutralized 88 Russian drones out of 104 launched at Ukraine last night while in six locations, hits were recorded.
War update: 163 clashes on frontline over past day, nearly third in Pokrovsk sector
Over the past 24 hours, 163 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops occurred on the frontline. The Pokrovsk direction saw the most activity from the enemy, with significant engagements also recorded in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors.
Damage, injuries reported as Russians attack Mykolaiv region
Russian forces shelled communities in Mykolaiv region with artillery and attacked them with drones. In Kutsurub community, a woman was injured, while Inhul community, an agricultural enterprise was damaged.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,080 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in manpower from February 24, 2022, to June 19, 2025, have reached approximately 1,008,240 personnel, with 1,080 invaders eliminated over the past 24 hours alone.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, injuring five civilians
Russian forces launched attacks at Nikopol district using drones and artillery overnight, injuring five people.
No Russian warships in Ukrainian seas, Navy reports
As of 6:00 on June 19, 2025, there are no Russian warships present in either the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov.
Commander of Russian motorized rifle regiment eliminated in Sumy region
In Sumy region, assault troops from the Black Swan battalion eliminated the commander of a Russian army motorized rifle regiment.
18 June 2025
Russian soldier surrenders to Ukrainian drone, video shows
Ukraine’s forces used a drone to make a Russian serviceman surrender and escort him to their positions, where he was taken captive.
Search and rescue operations completed at residential building in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district
Search and rescue operations have concluded in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, where a residential building was struck and partially destroyed. The operation lasted over 39 hours, and rescuers recovered the bodies of 23 people from under the rubble of the collapsed section.
Russians shell Kherson region throughout day, injuring eight people
Eight people were injured in Kherson region on June 18 as a result of enemy shelling throughout the day.
Russian drone destroys veterinary hospital in Kramatorsk
In Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, Russian invaders destroyed the state veterinary hospital.
No enemy activity observed along Chernihiv border – Demchenko
Enemy activity in the Sumy direction has decreased, and no enemy actions along the border have been observed within the Chernihiv region.
No immediate threat of Russia’s landing attempt on Odesa coast but defense forces preparing for any scenarios - spox
A very serious enemy force would be required to execute an attempt to land on the coast of Odesa to capture the Ukrainian city. As of today, Russia has no such force but Ukraine’s Defense Forces are preparing for any developments.
Death toll from missile hit in Kyiv apartment block rises to 21
Twenty-one people have been confirmed dead so far in just a single apartment block partially destroyed in what appears to be Russia’s deadliest air raid targeting Kyiv since the full-scale invasion.
Russia running large-scale disinfo ops in Africa, Latin America – Ukraine intel
The Russian Federation is launching large-scale disinformation operations targeting audiences across Africa, Latin America, and some European countries.
Russian drone strike destroys Nova Poshta branch in Zaporizhzhia
A Shahed drone attack has destroyed a Nova Poshta branch in Zaporizhzhia, with no casualties reported.
Ukraine’s National Guard destroys nearly 600 Russian tanks in 2025 – Commander
Since the start of 2025, units of the National Guard of Ukraine have destroyed nearly 600 Russian tanks, 903 units of armored vehicles, and 2,864 artillery systems.
Kyiv hopes to complete search and rescue operations by end of day
Kyiv authorities hope to complete the bulk of emergency and search and rescue operations by the end of the day.
Air defenses down 30 out of 58 Russian drones attacking Ukraine overnight
Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 30 out of 58 drones launched by Russian invaders in an overnight attack on Ukraine.
War update: 186 combat engagements on frontline in Ukraine over past day
On June 17, there were 186 recorded combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline.
Enemy sends 13 drones to Zaporizhzhia, cars and warehouses burned
The enemy sent 13 drones to Zaporizhzhia, causing three fires in the city, which burned cars and warehouses.
Russian army loses 1,040 more soldiers in Ukraine war
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to June 18, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,007,160 people, including 1,040 people over the past day.
Kyiv attack death toll rises to 21, 134 wounded
In Kyiv, 21 people were killed and another 134 were injured as a result of a Russian combined attack on June 17.
No Russian warships currently in Black Sea or Sea of Azov
One enemy Kalibr missile carrier is on combat duty in the Mediterranean Sea, while there are no Russian ships in the Azov and Black Seas.
Over 1,500 victims of torture by Russians identified in Kherson region – prosecutor's office
In the Kherson region, more than 1,500 individuals have been identified as victims of torture by occupying forces. Around 50 cases of civilians killed as a result of torture are currently under investigation.
17 June 2025
Occupation research center tracks new Russian self-propelled artillery deployment in Donetsk region
A new batch of Russian self-propelled artillery systems (SPAs) has been spotted being moved through the temporarily occupied Donetsk region.
Death toll from Russian strike in Kyiv rises to 14, over 100 injured
The number of people killed in the Russian missile strike on Kyiv in the early hours of June 17 has risen to 14, with 117 injured.
Two killed, 27 injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region
Two people were killed and 27 others were injured on June 17 due to Russian shelling in the Kherson region.
Thirteen confirmed dead in Kyiv following Russian missile attack
Thirteen people have been confirmed dead in Kyiv following a Russian missile attack.