Defense forces advance up to 2km in all offensive sections in south — Maliar
In the south, the Ukrainian troops conduct active offensive operations in several directions at once, having advanced up to 2 km in each.
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17 June 2023
Sweden approves $24M support package to Ukraine
The Swedish government has decided on a 12th support package to Ukraine, worth 250 million crowns ($23.7 million), that includes Ukrainian pilots test flying Gripen fighter jets.
Shmyhal visits Posad-Pokrovske village in Kherson region
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal visited Posad-Pokrovske village in Kherson region, where comprehensive reconstruction under the Build back better principle is underway.
Invaders conceal data on number of deserters in TOT – human rights defenders
Data on the number of deserters in the ranks of the Russian army in the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) are concealed.
16 June 2023
Zelensky: Each new step, each meter of Ukrainian land freed is the most important thing
Each of Ukrainian soldiers, each new step, each meter of Ukrainian land freed from the enemy is the most important thing.
Poland’s Sejm adopts resolution on supporting Ukraine's accession to NATO
The Sejm of the Republic of Poland has adopted a resolution on supporting Ukraine's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
AFU down Russia’s Ka-52 helicopter in Donetsk sector
Ukrainian defenders destroyed an enemy Ka-52 helicopter in the Donetsk direction.
Enemy attack on Kherson: 23 civilians injured, including three children
As a result of Russian strikes on Kherson on June 16, 23 people were injured, including three children. Criminal proceedings have been launched over another enemy shelling.
Man killed in Russia’s shelling of Nikopol
A man was killed and a woman was injured as the Russian forces shelled Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russia blows up Kakhovka HPP dam to disrupt Ukraine’s counteroffensive, French senator believes
The blowing up of the dam at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant by Russia is a war crime aimed at disrupting the Ukrainian counteroffensive. Such a step on the part of the Russian Federation demonstrates the fear on the part of the Putin regime and their readiness to commit any crimes in order to avoid defeat.
Ukrainian general says over 400 Russian soldiers killed on Tavria axis in past day
In the Tavria direction, daily losses of Russian troops in terms of soldiers killed and wounded in action amount to more than 400.
UK to give GBP 60M to NATO’s Ukraine fund
The United Kingdom will send an additional GBP 60 million ($77 million) to the Ukraine Support Fund.
First part of intended batch of Russian nukes already transferred to Belarus - Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the first batch of nuclear charges that are supposed to be deployed in neighboring Belarus has been delivered to the country.
Many NATO members ready to increase defense contributions to arm Ukraine - Austin
NATO Allies are gradually agreeing that the threshold for defense contributions set by NATO at 2% of GDP should only be a “floor,” which is important, including for the purchase of weapons and ammunition for Ukraine.
Number of injured in attack on Kherson rises to 23, including three children
In Kherson, 23 people, including three children, were injured in the shelling on June 16.
Nineteen people injured in strikes on Kherson community
Nineteen people were injured in Russian strikes on Kherson community on June 16.
Shelling of Kherson: Number of injured rises to 12, including two children
According to updated data, 12 civilians, including two children, were injured in the shelling of Kherson on June 16.
Missile attack on Kyiv region: Number of injured rises to six
Six people, including a child, were injured by falling debris in one of the settlements of Kyiv region.
Russian troops strike village in Kherson region targeting residential area
In the afternoon of June 16, the Russian military struck Bilozerka village in Kherson region. Nobody was injured.
Expert: Missile attack on Kyiv during African leaders' visit is attempt to force negotiations
Russia intends to use its missile strikes to put pressure on the psyche of African leaders who arrived in the capital of Ukraine today to propose a plan to end the war.
Six people injured in shelling of Kherson
As a result of the shelling of Kherson on June 16, at least six people were injured, an apartment block, the administrative building of healthcare and educational institutions, vehicles, and power lines were damaged.
Maasikas reacts to Russian missile attack on Kyiv during African leaders' visit
African leaders in Kyiv feel some of the realities of Russia's war, as did UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his visit in April 2022.
Number of casualties increases in Kyiv region due to missile attack
In Kyiv region, two children and a grandmother were injured in a missile strike by Russia on Friday, June 16, and more than 30 houses were damaged.
In north, five kilometers of trenches dug and more than eight thousand mines laid in week - Nayev
Over the past week, more than five thousand meters of trenches have been dug along the state border, and mining continues.
Russian General Goryachev "almost certainly" dies in southern Ukraine - British intelligence
General-Major Sergei Goryachev was almost certainly killed in a strike on a command post on or around 12 June 2023, in southern Ukraine.
Delegation of African leaders arrives in Bucha
President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa and other African heads of state and government visiting Ukraine have arrived in Bucha, in the Kyiv region.
Man injured in Orikhiv as result of morning shelling
In the morning, Russian troops fired on Orikhiv, in the Zaporizhzhia region, and a man was injured.
No damage in Kyiv in latest missile attack - Klitschko
There are no damaged objects in Kyiv as a result of today's missile attack.
Germany handing Ukraine 64 missiles for Patriot systems
Ukraine is set to receive another batch of defense aid from the Government of Germany, which is sending 64 missiles for the Patriot air defense system.
Ukraine downs six Kinzhals, six Kalibrs, two drones - Air Force
In the latest Russian attack targeting Ukraine, including Kyiv, on June 16, the air defense forces shot down 12 missiles and two uncrewed aerial vehicles.