Guerrillas identify Russian radio technical stations in occupied Crimea
In Russian-occupied Crimea, local guerrillas have identified the locations of Russian radio technical stations used for monitoring airspace and maritime activity.
War
First wave of army corps commanders takes charge of assigned areas – CinC Syrskyi
The first wave of army corps headquarters with support units has already assumed its areas of responsibility.
CinC Syrskyi: Front line length increased by 200 km over past year
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that over the past year, the length of the front line has increased by 200 km and now stands at approximately 1,200 km.
Fires extinguished after overnight Russian attack on Odesa region
Fires broke out in the Odesa region as a result of a nighttime attack by Russian troops.
Russian troops shelled 36 settlements in Sumy region
Over the past day, Russian troops shelled 36 settlements in the Sumy region, damaging houses and farm buildings.
Russians attack three Kharkiv settlements with guided bombs, missiles, and drones in one day
Over the past day, Russian troops attacked three settlements in the Kharkiv region with guided bombs, unguided missiles, and drones.
Russians kill two, wound 13 in Donetsk region in one day
Two people were killed and thirteen others were wounded as a result of Russian shelling in Donetsk region over the past day.
War update: 171 engagements on frontline over past day, fiercest battles in Pokrovsk sector
There were 171 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops over the past day. The enemy launched the most attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, with increased activity also recorded in the Lyman sector.
Russia’s war casualty toll up by 1,100 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in manpower from February 24, 2022, to June 22, 2025, have reached approximately 1,011,490 personnel, with 1,100 invaders eliminated in the past 24 hours alone.
Damage reported as Russians attack Nikopol district
The Russians attacked communities in Nikopol district with FPV drones and artillery late on June 21 and throughout the night.
Fatality, injuries reported as Russians attack Sloviansk, Kramatorsk
In Donetsk region, a 17-year-old boy was killed and four people were injured as a result of Russian strikes. Apartment buildings and over 30 private homes were also damaged.
Russian strike damages private homes in Sumy
In the evening of June 21, Russian forces struck the outskirts of Sumy, damaging private homes.
Soldier freed in May dies in Rivne region
Serhiy Dobrovolsky, a soldier born in the town of Zdolbuniv in Rivne region, who was released from Russian captivity as part of an exchange that took place at the end of May, has died.
Russian officers reassigned to rear in large numbers – intelligence
More than 45% of the officers in the reserve units of Russia’s Southern Military District lack legal grounds to serve in rear positions.
21 June 2025
Man killed in Chernihiv region after enemy drone attack
In the Nizhyn district of the Chernihiv region, a man was killed and houses were destroyed and damaged as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Shelling damages water supply facility in Kherson
As a result of enemy shelling of Kherson, a facility that supplies water to the city has been damaged, and restoration work is underway.
Shelling of Nikopol district: six police officers among seven victims
In the Nikopol district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, six of the seven men who were injured by Russian shelling were police officers on duty on the highway.
Russian drone hits residential building in Sumy community
In the Sumy community, a Russian UAV hit a residential building, damaging the roof and windows. Residents are being provided with assistance.
Russian military uses ammunition instead of money - intel
Russian military personnel pay for repairs to their service vehicles with combat grenades.
Russians strike civilian infrastructure in Sumy region, causing fire
Russian invaders struck civilian infrastructure in the Sumy community.
Seven men injured in Nikopol district from enemy shelling
Seven men were injured in the Nikopol district of the Dnipropetrovsk region as a result of Russian shelling, and they were provided with the necessary medical assistance.
Russian drone strike kills civilian in Kharkiv region
On June 21, a 60-year-old man was killed in the village of Staryi Saltiv, Chuhuiv district, following a Russian drone strike.
Six civilians injured in Russian attacks across Donetsk region today – prosecutor’s office
On June 21, Russian forces launched a series of strikes on civilian areas in the Donetsk region, injuring six people.
War update: 77 clashes recorded along front lines today, fighting ongoing in seven sectors
Since the beginning of the day, 77 combat clashes have been recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, with fighting still ongoing in seven frontline sectors. The most intense hostilities are taking place in the Pokrovsk direction.
Russians advance 200 meters in Sumy region, then pushed back 400 meters – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that after advancing only 200 meters in the Sumy region over the past week, Russian troops were pushed back by 200 to 400 meters by Ukrainian forces.
Russian air defense systems possibly hit in Mariupol – city council
In Russian-occupied Mariupol, Russian air defense systems may have been damaged following a large fire and heavy smoke observed in the city’s Prymorskyi district.
Zelensky: 695,000 Russian troops fighting in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that approximately 695,000 Russian troops are currently deployed on Ukrainian territory, with an additional 52,000 stationed across the border in Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod regions.
Zelensky: Russia handed over 20 bodies of its own soldiers to Ukraine in latest exchange
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that during the latest exchange of fallen service members, Ukraine received the bodies of 20 individuals who had fought for the Russian Federation
Zelensky: No Patriot systems damaged in recent Russian air strikes
President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied reports that Patriot air defense systems were damaged or destroyed during recent large-scale Russian missile attacks.