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.
War
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.
26 June 2025
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.
Ukrainian paratroopers capture 15 Russian soldiers in Sumy region
Fifteen Russian soldiers were captured by Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces, working in coordination with neighboring units, during operations in Sumy region.
Air defenses down 24 out of 41 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s Defense Forces intercepted 24 out of 41 drones launched by the Russian military during an overnight attack on June 26. Strikes were recorded in seven locations.
Injuries reported as Russian drone hits apartment building in Bilozerske, Donetsk region
Russian forces launched an overnight drone strike using a Geran-2 (Shahed-type) UAV at a five-story residential building in the town of Bilozerske, Donetsk region, injuring five civilians.
War update: 154 combat clashes in 24 hrs, intense fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On June 25, there were 154 combat clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the most intense fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian troops kill two residents in Kherson region
Russian troops killed two residents of the Kherson region over the past day.
Russian army lost another 1,100 soldiers in Ukraine in one day
The total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to June 26, 2025, reached about 1,015,750 people, including 1,100 invaders eliminated in the last 24 hours.
Man killed in Russian air strike in Kherson region
A man was killed as a result of a Russian air strike in the Bilozerka district of the Kherson region.
Almost 271,000 civilians remain in Donetsk region
There are currently 270,600 civilians remaining in the Donetsk region controlled by the Ukrainian authorities, 19,900 of whom are children.
Invaders on left bank of Kherson region set fire to positions, sabotage missions – partisans
Russian military personnel in the temporarily occupied left bank of the Kherson region are setting fire to their own positions and refusing to carry out combat missions.
25 June 2025
War update: 118 clashes reported, heavy Russian losses near Pokrovsk
On June 25, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 118 combat clashes with Russian forces along the frontlines, with the Pokrovsk sector remaining the most intense, where the enemy attempted 40 assaults.
Russia’s shelling of Kostiantynivka leaves three civilians wounded
On Wednesday evening, the town of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, came under Russian artillery shelling, which left three civilians wounded.