Railway tracks “damaged” in occupied Crimea’s Feodosia area - media
Russian occupation authorities in Crimea say the railway track sustained unspecified damage in the area of Feodosia in the eastern part of the Russian-captured peninsula.
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21 June 2023
Russia keeps off Crimea coast missile carrier with eight Kalibrs on board
There is currently a single Russian missile carrier with a total salvo of eight Kalibr-type cruise missiles deployed in the Black Sea area, heading toward the potential launch zone.
Invaders prepare for "evacuation" in Henichesk
The Russian occupiers are actively disseminating information about evacuation in case of a breakthrough by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian troops kill two residents of Donetsk region in 24 hours
The Russian army killed two residents of Donetsk region on the previous day, June 20.
Russian army shells Kherson region 72 times over 24 hours - two killed, eight wounded
Over the last day, June 21, the Russian army fired 72 times at Kherson region, killing two people and wounding eight others.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to nearly 222,000
From February 24, 2022 to June 21, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 222,000 Russian military personnel, including 540 soldiers over the past day.
Air defense forces destroy all six combat drones at night
On the night of June 21, the enemy launched Shahed-136/131 Iranian-made combat drones from the north.
Enemy focuses its efforts on four directions, 40 engagements recorded last day
The Russian invaders continue to focus their main efforts on Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiyivka, and Maryinka directions. Forty combat engagements took place there over the past day.
92nd Brigade drone company destroy millions of dollars’ worth of Russian equipment over two days
Achilles drone company of the 92nd Separate Mechanized Brigade destroyed Tor-M2K anti-aircraft missile system, Ural armored personnel carrier, and Kushetka-B command-staff vehicle in Luhansk region over two days.
Russians decide to detonate 20 tonnes of munitions in Kherson region – media
Russian invaders are going to detonate their ammunition, which remained in the basement of an elevator and has not exploded yet, in the village of Rykove, Kherson region.
Invaders appropriating humanitarian aid given to victims in flooded Oleshky
In the temporarily occupied Oleshky in Kherson region, the invaders seize humanitarian aid intended for victims of flooding caused by the Kakhovka HPP explosion.
20 June 2023
President Zelensky: Rebuilt, strengthened Ukraine means protection against all forms of Russian terror
A rebuilt, transformed and strengthened Ukraine is a carrier and guarantor of security, which means protection against any form of Russian terror and against any repetition of Russian aggression.
Death toll following Kakhovka HPP disaster rises to 21
Following the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) disaster, which was caused by Russian troops, the number of fatalities increased to 21. Moreover, five victims were killed in Russia’s aimed shelling.
Potential attacks on Crimean Titan, Zaporizhzhia NPP not to halt Ukraine’s liberation – Danilov
Crimean Titan and Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) are the key objects that may be targeted by Russian attacks. However, this will not halt Ukraine’s liberation from enemy troops.
Defense forces hit 17 Russian artillery units, three command posts, air defense system
The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit 17 Russian artillery units, three command posts, and an air defense system during the day.
Armed Forces of Ukraine continue moving forward on flanks in Bakhmut direction
In Bakhmut direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue moving forward on the flanks, the enemy is gradually being pushed out of positions.
MoD: Russians failing to break through Ukrainian defense on eastern front
In the east, the Russian occupation forces try to advance but are unable to break through the defense lines of the Ukrainian troops.
Cherevaty on Russian losses in Lyman–Kupyansk direction: Two companies in past day
Russian troops attacked Lyman–Kupyansk direction more than 20 times over the past day which testifies to their efforts to achieve at least some intermediate success.
Invaders strike village in Zaporizhzhia region
The Russian army shelled the town of Komyshuvakha, which is located not far from Zaporizhzhia, causing destruction.
Water level drops by 9 cm in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, as of 15:00 on Tuesday, the water level has dropped by 9 centimeters.
Rescuers in Kherson come under Russian shelling: 1 killed, 8 injured
The Russian forces shelled rescuers who were cleaning up the territory in Kherson - one employee of the State Emergency Service was killed and eight others were injured.
Defense Forces advancing in Tavria direction: Enemy lost 5 companies, 13 tanks
In the Tavria direction, the Russian forces lost more than five companies killed and wounded in a day, 46 units of military equipment were destroyed or damaged.
Woman injured in Kharkiv region as result of Russian shelling of Vovchansk
As a result of another Russian shelling of the city of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region, a woman was injured.
Ukraine successfully uses attack drone with range of 1000 km
Ukraine has successfully used its drone with a range of 1,000 kilometers.
Russians attack residential areas in Kherson with artillery, civilian killed
On the morning of June 20, 2023, Russian troops launched artillery strikes on residential areas in the city of Kherson. An ambulance crew came under enemy fire, and a civilian man was reported killed.
EU plans to train 30,000 Ukrainian military this year
Within the framework of the European Union Mission for Military Assistance to Ukraine, 30 thousand servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are planned to be trained this year.
Ukraine holds talks with Western weapons makers to set up production within its borders
Ukraine is holding talks with Western arms manufacturers to boost production of weapons, including drones, within its borders, and could sign contracts in the coming months.
Denmark approves military assistance package of EUR 2.95B for Ukraine
The Parliament of Denmark (Folketing) has approved another package of military assistance to Ukraine for 2023-2028, totaling EUR 2.95 billion.
Russians hit Kurakhove with artillery, Avdiyivka with rockets
This morning, the Russian army struck Kurakhove with artillery, and Avdiyivka with artillery, tanks, and two rockets.
Ukraine lacks air defense systems to protect entire territory from Russian strikes – Air Force spox
Enemy Shahed drones managed to reach Lviv city because Ukraine lacks air defense systems.