Russian infantry activity near Ukraine's border drops sharply due to heavy losses – SBGS
Russian forces are suffering significant losses in the Sumy region, leading to a noticeable decrease in the activity of small infantry groups near the border.
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16 June 2025
Russia may carry out 'demonstrative actions' near Ukraine border during Belarus exercises – Demchenko
Ukrainian border guards are closely monitoring the situation in Belarus, where joint Russian-Belarusian military exercises are set to take place. It is possible that the enemy could resort to provocations or demonstrative actions near the Ukrainian border during these drills.
Another warzone appears in Ukraine’s daily battlefield updates
The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces renamed the Kharkiv axis to South Slobozhanshchyna, adding the North Slobozhanshchyna axis to the daily war updates after the Russians intensified their offensive efforts in the border areas of Sumy region.
Russians attack Kharkiv region with drones, glide bombs
Two settlements in Kharkiv region came under Russian strikes in the past day, leaving three people injured.
Two injured in Kyiv as a result of Russian drone attack
Two people were injured in Kyiv as a result of an overnight attack by Russian drones.
Air defenses intercept 125 out of 138 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine
Ukraine’s air defense forces have intercepted and destroyed 125 out of 138 drones launched by Russian forces in an evening assault starting on June 15.
General Staff reports 175 clashes on frontline over past day, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka sectors
Intense fighting continued on the frontline in Ukraine on June 15, with 175 combat clashes recorded between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
Drone attack causes damage, power outages in Cherkasy region
Overnight on June 16, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 18 Russian drones over Cherkasy region.
Russian attacks in Kherson region leave seven civilians wounded
Seven people were injured in Kherson region over the past 24 hours as a result of continued Russian aggression.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,200 over past day
Russia’s total combat losses in its full-scale war against Ukraine have reached approximately 1,005,060 personnel as of June 16, 2025. This includes 1,200 Russian troops killed in the past 24 hours alone.
Russian drone attack sparks fire at industrial site in Zaporizhzhia
As a result of an enemy attack, a fire broke out at one of the industrial enterprises in Zaporizhzhia. According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties.
Man injured, private home damaged as drones attack Kyiv region
As a result of an attack by Russian drones in Kyiv region, a 60-year-old man was injured. A private home and outbuildings were also damaged.
Russians using chemical weapons in Siversk axis over past three weeks
Russian invaders have been using chemical weapons in the Siversk direction for the third consecutive week.
DeepState reveals fortifications on Dnipropetrovsk-Donetsk border
The DeepState project has revealed engineering and fortification structures (EFS) prepared for defense on the administrative border between Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions.
15 June 2025
Explosions heard in Kyiv amid air raid alert
Explosions were heard in Kyiv during an air raid alert triggered by the threat of Russian drones.
Ukraine shares intelligence with IAEA, U.S. on Russia’s threat to nuclear power infrastructure – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the military, the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), and members of the government to discuss the protection of Ukraine’s infrastructure from Russian attacks.
Over 400 people evacuated from border communities in Sumy region in past week
Between June 9 and 15, more than 400 residents were evacuated from border communities in Ukraine’s Sumy region, including 26 children.
DPRK’s casualty toll in Russia’s Kursk region over 6K, UK intelligence says
North Korean forces have likely lost over 6,000 troops during offensive combat operations against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region.
Ukraine to defeat Russia sooner than many think - Canadian expert
Ukraine, with the support of its allies, will be able to come out victorious from the war unleashed by Russia sooner than many now think.
Ukraine hits attack drone production facility in Russia
The Special Operations Forces, in coordination with other elements of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, on June 15 attacked a critical defense industrial facility in Russia’s Yelabuga.
Five Ukrainians, including three children, killed in Iranian missile attack on Israel - MFA
As a result of Iran’s massive missile attack against Israel on June 14, five Ukrainian nationals were killed in the city of Bat Yam, including three minors.
Two civilians injured in second strike on Kherson suburbs
As a result of repeated shelling of the village of Kamyshany on June 15 in the suburbs of Kherson, a 65-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman were injured.
Russians strike Kherson suburbs with drone, one injured
A resident of the village of Komyshany in the Kherson region was hospitalized after being hit by a Russian UAV.
Khortytsia Command: Russian push toward Dnipropetrovsk thwarted by Ukraine’s defenders
On the Novopavlivka axis in Donetsk region, 34 combat engagements were recorded overnight, indicating Russia’s intention to advance toward the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk region.
Ukraine hit by 5,800 aerial strikes in June, Zelensky calls for painful sanctions on Russia
In June alone, Russia has used around 2,800 attack drones, nearly 3,000 guided aerial bombs, and 140 missiles of various types against Ukraine.
Russians launch over 90 shelling attacks at border areas of Sumy, Kharkiv, Chernihiv regions on Saturday
Russian forces carried out approximately 94 attacks on border areas of Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions over the past day — a total of 264 explosions were recorded, causing damage.
Three injured in Russian drone attacks in Kherson, city suburbs
A 69-year-old man was injured in a drone attack in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson.
Ukraine intercepts 167 of 194 Russian drones, missiles launched since Saturday night
Ukraine’s defense forces intercepted 167 of 194 incoming Russian drones and missiles overnight Sunday.
Russia’s aerial attack on Poltava region leaves homes, energy infrastructure damaged
Tonight, the enemy carried out a massive missile and drone attack targeting Poltava region.
War update: 203 clashes, situation tense in Pokrovsk axis
A total of 203 combat engagements have been recorded along the Ukrainian frontlines over the past day. The Russians were most active in the Pokrovsk direction, as well as in Kursk, Novopavlivka, Toretsk, and Lyman axes.