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Blasts heard in Sevastopol last night - local reports
Three explosions were reported in temporarily occupied Crimea’s Sevastopol on the night of June 19. An air raid alert went off in the city's military units.
Ukraine's air defense intercepts 88 of 104 Russian drones overnight Thu
Ukraine’s defense forces neutralized 88 Russian drones out of 104 launched at Ukraine last night while in six locations, hits were recorded.
Nico Lange, German security expert
Destroying all of Russia’s bomber fleet would benefit European security
War update: 163 clashes on frontline over past day, nearly third in Pokrovsk sector
Over the past 24 hours, 163 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops occurred on the frontline. The Pokrovsk direction saw the most activity from the enemy, with significant engagements also recorded in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors.
Damage, injuries reported as Russians attack Mykolaiv region
Russian forces shelled communities in Mykolaiv region with artillery and attacked them with drones. In Kutsurub community, a woman was injured, while Inhul community, an agricultural enterprise was damaged.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, injuring five civilians
Russian forces launched attacks at Nikopol district using drones and artillery overnight, injuring five people.
Ukraine submits quarter of all applications to NATO’s Innovation Challenge on countering fiber-optic-controlled FPV drones
Ukraine submitted nearly a quarter of all entries to the NATO international innovation competition focused on countering FPV drones operating via fiber-optic control.
Commander of Russian motorized rifle regiment eliminated in Sumy region
In Sumy region, assault troops from the Black Swan battalion eliminated the commander of a Russian army motorized rifle regiment.
Russia stepping up military presence in Arctic, preparing foothold for resource expansion – Ukrainian intelligence
The Kremlin is expanding its military presence in the Arctic and preparing a foothold for resource-driven expansion, according to Andrii Cherniak, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense.
18 June 2025
Russian soldier surrenders to Ukrainian drone, video shows
Ukraine’s forces used a drone to make a Russian serviceman surrender and escort him to their positions, where he was taken captive.
OSCE Troika condemns Russia for attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure
The OSCE Troika has condemned Russia’s attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, and has called on the Russian Federation to end the war.
Search and rescue operations completed at residential building in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district
Search and rescue operations have concluded in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, where a residential building was struck and partially destroyed. The operation lasted over 39 hours, and rescuers recovered the bodies of 23 people from under the rubble of the collapsed section.
Russians shell Kherson region throughout day, injuring eight people
Eight people were injured in Kherson region on June 18 as a result of enemy shelling throughout the day.
Historic Center buildings in Odesa suffer most damage from Russian strike
As a result of the massive Russian strike on June 17, the most severely damaged buildings in Odesa were located in the historic city center.
Russian drone destroys veterinary hospital in Kramatorsk
In Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, Russian invaders destroyed the state veterinary hospital.
No enemy activity observed along Chernihiv border – Demchenko
Enemy activity in the Sumy direction has decreased, and no enemy actions along the border have been observed within the Chernihiv region.
No immediate threat of Russia’s landing attempt on Odesa coast but defense forces preparing for any scenarios - spox
A very serious enemy force would be required to execute an attempt to land on the coast of Odesa to capture the Ukrainian city. As of today, Russia has no such force but Ukraine’s Defense Forces are preparing for any developments.
Death toll from missile hit in Kyiv apartment block rises to 21
Twenty-one people have been confirmed dead so far in just a single apartment block partially destroyed in what appears to be Russia’s deadliest air raid targeting Kyiv since the full-scale invasion.
Russian drone strike destroys Nova Poshta branch in Zaporizhzhia
A Shahed drone attack has destroyed a Nova Poshta branch in Zaporizhzhia, with no casualties reported.
Ukraine’s National Guard destroys nearly 600 Russian tanks in 2025 – Commander
Since the start of 2025, units of the National Guard of Ukraine have destroyed nearly 600 Russian tanks, 903 units of armored vehicles, and 2,864 artillery systems.
Kyiv hopes to complete search and rescue operations by end of day
Kyiv authorities hope to complete the bulk of emergency and search and rescue operations by the end of the day.
Ukraine, Japan strengthen security ties amid growing Russia–North Korea cooperation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba discussed Russia’s cooperation with North Korea and Iran, which poses a real threat not only to Europe but to the entire world, including the Southeast Asian region.
Air defenses down 30 out of 58 Russian drones attacking Ukraine overnight
Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 30 out of 58 drones launched by Russian invaders in an overnight attack on Ukraine.
War update: 186 combat engagements on frontline in Ukraine over past day
On June 17, there were 186 recorded combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline.
Enemy sends 13 drones to Zaporizhzhia, cars and warehouses burned
The enemy sent 13 drones to Zaporizhzhia, causing three fires in the city, which burned cars and warehouses.
Enemy sends 13 drones to Zaporizhzhia, cars and warehouses burned
The enemy sent 13 drones to Zaporizhzhia, causing three fires in the city, which burned cars and warehouses.
Russian army loses 1,040 more soldiers in Ukraine war
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to June 18, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,007,160 people, including 1,040 people over the past day.
Kyiv attack death toll rises to 21, 134 wounded
In Kyiv, 21 people were killed and another 134 were injured as a result of a Russian combined attack on June 17.
No Russian warships currently in Black Sea or Sea of Azov
One enemy Kalibr missile carrier is on combat duty in the Mediterranean Sea, while there are no Russian ships in the Azov and Black Seas.