Russia launches missile attack on Dnipropetrovsk region: 3 killed, 14 injured in Samar
A Russian missile strike on the city of Samar in the Dnipropetrovsk region caused civilian casualties, including injuries and deaths.
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June 24 missile strike on Dnipropetrovsk region: 340 injured, several still missing
Russia’s missile attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region on June 24 left more than 340 people injured, including 38 children. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with several individuals still reported missing.
Significant movement of enemy armor and troops observed in Mariupol
A substantial movement of enemy armored vehicles and personnel has been observed in the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol in the Donetsk region. According to reports, Russian forces may escalate their assault attempts on the Huliaipole and Orikhiv sectors in the Zaporizhzhia region in the coming days.
New deadly Shaheds now fitted with camera, AI: Ukraine’s intel details new features
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry posted on their War&Sanctions platform updates on the components of the modernized Shahed-136, now equipped with a camera and artificial intelligence softwware.
Russian drones deliberately target civilians in frontline areas - UN report
The civilian population in frontline areas of Ukraine is suffering from Russian short-range drone attacks. These attacks have worsened the already critical humanitarian situation along the frontline.
Ukraine intercepts 365 incoming air targets overnight Friday
As Russia launched a total of 371 drones and missiles at Ukraine last night, the Air Force has shot down or suppressed 365 of those as of 9:30.
No attempts by Russia to breach border using armored vehicles - border guards
Ukrainian border guards are not seeing any attempts by the Russians to deploy armored vehicles for storming the Ukrainian borders.
One dead, four injured in Kharkiv region amid Russian strikes
Last day, on June 26, in Kharkiv region, a person died and four were injured as a result of Russian air strikes.
Russian strike: man injured, damage inflicted in Kyiv region
A man was injured in Kyiv region as a result of this night’s Russian missile and drone attack.
War update: 187 combat clashes on front line in past 24 hrs
On June 26, there were 187 combat engagements between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the Pokrovsk sector seeing the most intense fighting.
Russian drones cause damage in Cherkasy region
Overnight on June 27, Ukraine’s Air Defense forces shot down 19 Russian drones in Cherkasy region, though some damage was recorded.
Injuries, damage reported as Russians attack Nikopol district
Russian forces launched a nighttime drone attack at Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in several injuries.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 970 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to June 27, 2025, amount to approximately 1,016,720 personnel, with 970 troops eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Russians launch over 300 attacks at Zaporizhzhia region over past day
On June 26, Russian forces carried out 333 strikes on 14 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region.
Fires break out in Zaporizhzhia amid Russia’s drone attack
As a result of a nighttime attack by Russian drones, fires broke out in Zaporizhzhia and non-residential buildings were damaged.
NG Colonel Zhar: Doing everything possible to prevent another Chornobyl tragedy
Ukrainian military personnel are doing everything they can every day to prevent another disaster at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
North Korea may send more troops to Russia for Ukraine war - Seoul intelligence
North Korea may dispatch additional troops to Russia to help Russia in its war effort against Ukraine in July or August. Also, Pyongyang continues to send Russia weapons.
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Russia launches airstrike against agrifirm in Kharkiv region, injuring two, killing livestock
A Russian airstrike targeted an agricultural enterprise in the Izium district, Kharkiv region, leaving at least two people injured and killing livestock, also causing a blaze.
Ukrainian drones hit rocket fuel depot in Bryansk - defense intel
The drones launched by the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry attacked rocket fuel storage facilities in Russia’s Bryansk region.
Ukrainian intelligence hits key Russian air defenses in Crimea
Drones from the Prymary special unit of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine have successfully struck Russian air defense systems in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Injury toll in missile attack on Dnipro rises to 314
The number of people injured in the June 24 missile strike on the city of Dnipro has risen to 314.
Nearly 6,000 cases of Russia’s use of cluster munitions documented in Ukraine – MFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (MFA) is calling for strong measures in response to Russia's deliberate and systematic use of cluster munitions against Ukraine.
War update: 79 clashes on frontline since day-start, fighting ongoing in six sectors
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 79 combat engagements between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, including 26 in the Pokrovsk sector.
PM Shmyhal reports number of mines cleared in deoccupied Kherson region
Currently, 68% of the deoccupied territories of Kherson region have already been demined. Previously, this was expected to take up to 15 years.
Russians shell pharmacy in Kostiantynivka, injure two civilians
In Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region, Russian invaders shelled a pharmacy, injuring two civilians.
UN condemns Russian attacks on densely populated areas in Ukraine, leading to "foreseeable” casualties
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) condemned Russia's latest attacks on the country's civilian population, noting that none of the targeted facilities where people died were military.
Defense forces preparing for any developments on Belarus border - Colonel
Ukrainian military serving on the northern border and maintaining control over the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone are preparing for any possible scenarios of a repeated attack from Belarus.
CinC Syrskyi: Russian summer offensive stalling, advance in Sumy region halted
Based on developments in May and June, this year’s attempted “summer offensive” by Russian forces from the territory of the Russian Federation is failing, and their advance in the border areas of Sumy region has been halted as of this week.
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.