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.
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20 June 2025
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.
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.
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.