Russia infiltrating saboteurs into Sumy region, mainly in two communities – SBGS spox
Russian invading forces are sending sabotage groups into Ukraine’s Sumy region, primarily targeting Khotin and Yunakivka communities.
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26 June 2025
Ukrainian paratroopers capture 15 Russian soldiers in Sumy region
Fifteen Russian soldiers were captured by Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces, working in coordination with neighboring units, during operations in Sumy region.
Air defenses down 24 out of 41 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s Defense Forces intercepted 24 out of 41 drones launched by the Russian military during an overnight attack on June 26. Strikes were recorded in seven locations.
Injuries reported as Russian drone hits apartment building in Bilozerske, Donetsk region
Russian forces launched an overnight drone strike using a Geran-2 (Shahed-type) UAV at a five-story residential building in the town of Bilozerske, Donetsk region, injuring five civilians.
War update: 154 combat clashes in 24 hrs, intense fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On June 25, there were 154 combat clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the most intense fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian troops kill two residents in Kherson region
Russian troops killed two residents of the Kherson region over the past day.
Russian army lost another 1,100 soldiers in Ukraine in one day
The total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to June 26, 2025, reached about 1,015,750 people, including 1,100 invaders eliminated in the last 24 hours.
Man killed in Russian air strike in Kherson region
A man was killed as a result of a Russian air strike in the Bilozerka district of the Kherson region.
Almost 271,000 civilians remain in Donetsk region
There are currently 270,600 civilians remaining in the Donetsk region controlled by the Ukrainian authorities, 19,900 of whom are children.
Invaders on left bank of Kherson region set fire to positions, sabotage missions – partisans
Russian military personnel in the temporarily occupied left bank of the Kherson region are setting fire to their own positions and refusing to carry out combat missions.
25 June 2025
War update: 118 clashes reported, heavy Russian losses near Pokrovsk
On June 25, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 118 combat clashes with Russian forces along the frontlines, with the Pokrovsk sector remaining the most intense, where the enemy attempted 40 assaults.
Russia’s shelling of Kostiantynivka leaves three civilians wounded
On Wednesday evening, the town of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, came under Russian artillery shelling, which left three civilians wounded.
Over 100 victims of Russian missile strike on Dnipro hospitalized, including seven children
The number of people injured in the Russian missile strike on Dnipro has risen to 304, with 112 still hospitalized, including seven children.
Russians attack civilian with drone in Kherson
In Kherson, Russian troops attacked a 36-year-old local resident with a drone.
Shelling damage to residential areas in Korabelny district shown in Kherson
The consequences of the shelling of residential areas in the Korabelny district were shown in Kherson.
Kostiantynivka on brink of humanitarian disaster – RMA
The city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region is on the brink of a humanitarian disaster—there is almost no electricity, and there are interruptions in gas and water supply.
Russian strike on Vylkove: drones damage water supply, sewage facilities
In the town of Vylkove, Odesa region, a Russian drone attack overnight on June 25 damaged facilities related to the water supply, sewage, and land reclamation systems.
Drone attack damages civilian infrastructure in Vilkovo
On the night of June 25, the Russian army attacked the infrastructure of the Vilkovo territorial community.
151 combat engagements on front line in one day, 65 Russian assaults repelled in Pokrovsk direction
On the front line yesterday, June 24, there were 151 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders.
Russians kill three, wound 11 in Donetsk region in one day
Russian invaders killed three residents of Donetsk region and wounded 11 others on June 24.
Factory producing drone components attacked in Russia’s Taganrog – watchdog
In Taganrog, Russia, the Atlant-Aero factory, which produces components for combat drones and control systems, came under attack.
Zaporizhzhia officials show consequences of latest Russian attack
In Zaporizhzhia, nine private houses were damaged as a result of Russian strikes overnight Wednesday.
Russia’s casualty toll in Ukraine war up by another 950
The total combat losses the Russian troops have suffered since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine have been estimated at 1,014,650, including 950 killed or wounded in action over the past 24 hours.
Death toll from Russian missile attack on Dnipro rises to 18
In Dnipro, the death toll from a Russian missile attack has risen to 18, with nearly 300 reported injured.
No Russian warships off Crimea coast
There are currently no Russian naval vessels being observed in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.
Partisans scout occupiers' 12th anti-aircraft missile regiment in Sevastopol
In temporarily occupied Sevastopol, agents of the ATEŞ partisan movement scouted out a Russian anti-aircraft missile regiment.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian mortar positions, ammo depots in Sumy region
Drone operators from the Prime unmanned aerial systems unit destroyed two Russian mortar positions, one UAV launch site and control post, one military truck, ten hideouts, and eliminated two ammunition depots.
24 June 2025
Russian drone drops explosives on house in Kupiansk, injures man
Russians dropped explosives from a drone onto private property in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, injuring a 76-year-old man.
No unusual activity on Belarus border – SBS spox
As of today, no unusual situations have been reported on the border with Belarus, but the task of intelligence and the State Border Service is to find out in advance about the plans for the Russian-Belarusian exercises “West-2025” and the number of forces and resources that will be involved in them.
Zelensky: Isolate Russia and ensure stable defense support to end war
Since the start of the full-scale war, Russia has used 28,743 “Shaheds” against Ukraine, and in June, the Russians launched S,736 “Shaheds.”